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To prevent inflight danger, many common items are restricted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). If you travel with objects on the TSA prohibited items or FAA Pack Safe Hazmat restrictions lists, they will be confiscated.*
*You will be in violation of U.S. Federal Law if you don’t declare any dangerous items. This means you could face up to 5 years imprisonment and a fine of $250,000 (49 U.S.C 5124).
Alcoholic beverages over 140 proof
No
Checked bags - yes
Opened containers aren't allowed.
You can take a maximum of 5 liters per passenger for beverages 24 – 70 percent alcohol by volume in checked bags; customs regulations vary by country.
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Due to restrictions set by the European Union (EU), you cannot transport certain products of animal origin into the EU. Please check ahead of time to make sure you comply with these restrictions.
Yes
Please remove batteries from devices in your checked bags and put them in your carry-on in separate plastic bags.
No
Portable electronic devices containing cells or batteries (including lithium) and spares for these devices intended for personal use:
Yes
We allow up to 2 spare batteries for personal use, with restrictions:
Portable electronic devices containing cells or batteries (including lithium) and spares for these devices not intended for personal use:
No
We allow up to 2 of each device and 2 spare batteries intended for personal use only, with restrictions:
Checked bags - yes
Carry-on bag - no
You can travel with plastic cutlery and safety/disposable razors in your carry-on bag.
No
Drones
Yes, with restrictions
Your drone's battery must not exceed 160 Wh
Drone can be carried on if it or its box is less than 22 x 14 x 9 inches / 56 x 36 x 23 centimeters
Dry ice for packing perishable items
Yes
You can travel with up to 5.5 lbs/2.5 kgs as carry-on if:
Since some electronic cigarettes use lithium ion batteries, you cannot travel with them in your checked bags. You can travel with them in your carry-on, but you’re not allowed to use them onboard any flight. We recommend traveling with them in a designated carry case.
No
You can travel with swingless golf clubs without strips.
Checked bags - yes*
Carry-on bag - no
You can travel with firearms in checked bags only if they are declared to an agent at check-in.
You can travel with up to 11lbs/5kg small arms ammunition for sporting purposes in your checked bags if it is:
*Firearms are not allowed in checked bags on Landline motorcoach connections.
No
Checked bags - yes
Carry-on bag - no
You can only travel with gasoline-powered tools in your checked bags if they are:
No
No
We don’t allow lithium ion battery-powered personal transportation devices on board or as carry-on or checked bags.
Checked bags - no
Carry-on bag - yes
When traveling to/from/through Japan, you can carry one lighter per person.
For all other travel, you can also carry-on:
You cannot travel with:
No
Although American is aware of various state laws that allow recreational or medical marijuana possession, the TSA has stated that possession of marijuana, even medical marijuana, is illegal under federal law and that it will refer passengers traveling with marijuana to law enforcement authorities. Accordingly, American does not allow passenger to transport marijuana on our flights. Anyone traveling with or transporting marijuana on American flights does at their own risk.
Electric wheelchairs with spillable batteries
No
You can travel with mobility devices if:
Yes
You can travel with personal care items in your carry-on bag if they are:
You can travel with personal care items in your checked bags if:
No
Checked bags – yes
Carry-on bag – yes
You can travel with these items in your bag, but they may not be used on board or in flight. If space is limited and the item doesn’t fit in the cabin, it may need to be checked.
Checked bags – no
Carry-on bag – yes
Since some devices use lithium ion batteries, you cannot travel with them in your checked bags. You can travel with them in your carry-on, but you’re not allowed to use them on board any flight.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices
No
Includes recalled and replacement devices.
No
Self-inflating life jackets with no more than 2 small CO2 cartridges for inflation purposes
Checked bags - yes
Carry-on bag - no
You can only travel with one life jacket in your checked bag, but it may be confiscated by the TSA.
Yes but with restrictions
You can travel with such items as carry-on if their measurements are:
Checked bags - yes
Carry-on bag - no
Checked or carry-on bags with charging devices
Yes but with restrictions
You can travel with these bags as a carry-on if the battery is removable. If the bag needs to be checked or valeted you must remove the battery and carry it with you. Bags with non-removable batteries won't be accepted.
You can travel with stun guns / shocking devices in checked bags only if transported in a manner that renders the device inoperable from accidental discharge.
Please remove all batteries from devices in your checked bags and put them in your carry-on in separate plastic bags.
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