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Carry-on Banned Items guides
Practical guidance about carry-on banned items, with relevant airline rules, restrictions, and packing decisions in one place.
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Can You Bring a Knife on a Plane? (2026 Rules)
All knives banned from carry-on: pocket knives, Swiss Army knives, bladed multi-tools. No blade-length exception exists. All knives are allowed in checked bags.
Can You Bring a Multi-Tool on a Plane?
Multi-tools with blades are banned from carry-on worldwide. Blade-free models may be allowed. All multi-tools are permitted in checked baggage.
Can You Bring a Swiss Army Knife on a Plane?
Swiss Army knives with blades do not belong in carry-on baggage. Learn where to pack them, what security may do, and how multi-tools are handled.
Can You Bring Scissors on a Plane? (2026 Rules)
TSA allows scissors with blades under 4 inches. UK and EU ban blades over 6 cm. Australia bans all pointed scissors in cabin. Full country-by-country breakdown.
What Not to Pack in Your Carry-On: Prohibited and Ill-Advised Items
Complete list of what not to pack in your carry-on — not just banned items, but also risky valuables, fragile souvenirs, and things better left behind.