From TSA liquid limit to carry-on rules, your most-pressing TSA questions answered
Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, flying can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. There are tips and tricks to getting through airport security faster, and these days many airports have incredible amenities — making downtime between connecting flights all the merrier.
However, sometimes it's not the flying that's formidable but all the planning required before the trip. With that in mind, we answer some of your most-pressing questions by sharing the relevant rules and regulations set forth by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Can you bring vitamins and medication on a plane?
If you aren’t aware of TSA rules for packing medication and vitamins, it can cause a real headache at airport security. What you can throw in your carry-on bag or pack in checked luggage depends on the quantity and the type, from powders and liquids to prescription medication and over-the-counter remedies.
Read more: TSA rules for traveling with vitamins, supplements and medication
Can you bring cologne or perfume on a plane?
The simple answer is yes, but whether you can put it in your carry-on bag depends on how you apply your signature scent — and how much you’re packing. TSA rules vary for packing liquids, aerosols, and gels in your carry-on bag and checked luggage. Familiarize yourself with the TSA protocol before packing your precious products, so they don’t get tossed out at airport security. That would stink.
Read more: TSA regulations for bringing perfume and cologne on the plane
Can you bring protein powder on a plane?
If it’s less than 12 ounces in the original container, you’re in the clear for your carry-on bag, but there are plenty more factors to consider. For instance, what if it’s not in the original packaging? Are there limits to how much I can put in my checked bag? We decipher all the TSA rules and regulations for packing protein in powder and liquid form in carry-on and checked bags.
Read more: Will TSA let me take protein powder on the plane?
TSA rules for flying with kids
Navigating air travel with kids in tow can be challenging, so it pays to know the TSA requirements for traveling with minors. For instance, do kids need ID to fly? That depends. The rules vary by airline and whether you’re flying domestic or international. We cover the pertinent TSA regulations and offer expert tips to ensure smooth travels with your littles.
Read more: Everything you need to know about TSA requirements for minors
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Getting a TSA lock and how to reset it if you forgot the combination
A TSA lock can go miles to help keep your belongings safe and your bags damage-free, should airport security flag your checked luggage for further inspection. A TSA-approved lock can be opened by airport security officers with a universal master key, avoiding the need to cut through traditional locks to inspect a bag’s contents. Many luggage companies now design suitcases with built-in TSA locks, but you can buy them separately too.
Read more: The scoop on TSA locks and how to reset them if you forget the combination
This article originally appeared on 10Best.com: TSA rules explained: What can I bring on a plane?