WASHINGTON: Packing rules can expose travellers to civil penalties of up to USD 17,062 per aviation-related violation, according to current federal regulations. The maximum is not automatically applied to every prohibited item.
Federal Aviation Administration guidance updated August 10 requires power banks and spare lithium batteries in carry-on baggage only.
The same rule covers electronic cigarettes and vaping devices. Travellers must protect battery terminals from short circuits.
The Transportation Security Administration allows gas-powered or lithium-battery curling irons only in carry-ons. It requires a safety cover and bars spare gas cartridges from both bag types.
Bowling balls and cast-iron cookware cannot enter aircraft cabins but may travel in checked bags, according to TSA guidance. The carry-on ban also covers corkscrews with blades, foam toy swords and screwdrivers longer than seven inches.
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Gel candles and large snow globes must go in checked baggage. TSA permits smaller snow globes when their liquid meets the 3.4-ounce limit and fits inside one quart-sized bag.
The U.S. Department of Transportation bans Samsung Galaxy Note7 phones from passengers, carry-ons, checked bags and air cargo.
TSA says its officers make final checkpoint decisions. Airlines may impose stricter battery rules, the FAA adds.
