The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will allow the following items in carry-on bags beginning April 25, 2013:
- Small pocket knives allowed if:
- The blade is no longer than 2.36 inches or 6 centimeters in length
- The blade width is no more than 1/2 inch at its widest point
- The knife does not have a locking or fixed blade
- The knife does not have a molded grip
- Small novelty bats and toy bats allowed if:
- Bats measure less than 24 inches in length
- Bats weigh less than 24 ounces
- Ski poles
- Hockey sticks
- Lacrosse sticks
- Pool sticks/cues
- Golf clubs (limited to two)
Small Knives Guideline:
- The blade length is measured as a straight line extending from the tip of the blade to the forward-most aspect of the hilt or handle.
- The blade width is measured from the edge of the blade to the back of the blade at its widest point.
TSA Contact Center Information
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. eastern time
Weekends/Holidays: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. eastern time
Email: tsa-contactcenter@dhs.gov
Phone: 1-866-289-9673