Can you take deodorant on a plane

Planning a much-needed holiday abroad, or flying internationally for business? As a rule of thumb, aerosols that are personal, medicinal, and toilet items are those that are sprayed on your body.

These can generally be carried on board or in checked baggage , within quantity limitations. While we are now restricted to carrying ml or smaller containers in our carry on baggage, many popular toiletries come in handy travel packs under this limit. Qantas has some excellent information for its passengers here and here [PDF]. The Australian Government's Civil Aviation Safety Authority also offers some useful information for passengers on its website you can search for the product you want to enquire about here and in its 'Can I pack that?

Personal care aerosols of ml g or less in size. And what about powders? Yes, but only in limited amounts. Liquids and gels must be in individual containers of 3. The TSA emphasizes that containers should fit comfortably into your bag and that only one bag is permitted per passenger.

If you need to bring more than 3. These substances are exempt from the rules above. As long as you declare them at the security checkpoint, you may carry more than 3. The TSA recommends but does not require that prescription medications be in their original labeled containers to expedite the screening process. The TSA also makes exceptions for other medical necessities such as insulin, eye drops, or syringes.

Just make sure to present these items to the security officer when you reach the checkpoint. Yes, refillable travel-size containers are acceptable. As of June , powdered items such as coffee, spices, and baby powder in excess of 12 ounces will be subject to additional screening. Learn more here. Consider slip-on shoes that can easily be removed at the checkpoint. Below are a couple of examples. Lipstick, solid lip balms such as ChapStick , and other solid beauty products are not subject to the rules and may be carried in your hand luggage without restriction.

Powders are subject to the rules noted above. Standard stick deodorant is fine to bring on a plane in either your checked or carry-on bag. The same liquid and gel restrictions apply when you want to bring food through airport security. Does a cheesecake count as a gel or a solid? What about pecan pie?

And can you bring your holiday leftovers like turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes? A TSA rep told me that turkey and stuffing should be solid enough to pass muster, but mashed potatoes are a bit too gel-like.

As for baked goods, the latest word from the TSA is that travelers can take pies, cakes, and other bakery products through security—but be prepared for additional screening.

You may bring solid snack foods such as pretzels, potato chips, or carrot sticks for the plane, but you might want to hold the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Single-serving packages of condiments are permitted as long as they fit within your single zip-top bag.

All food must be securely wrapped or in a spill-proof container. Gel packs to refrigerate food are permitted for medication, but otherwise must be completely solid when you go through the checkpoint. My advice? When you are traveling especially by air, stick or solid deodorants stand out to be the best choice to bring. TSA has no restrictions when it comes to this type of deodorant.

You no longer have to worry about any restrictions when you take it with you on the flight. TSA or almost any airline allows stick deodorants almost in any size. And you can carry it either in your carry-on or checked baggage. Whereas, the other types of deodorants such as gel, cream, or paste have restrictions. These types are considered liquid hence the rule applies.

You are allowed to take deodorants of this type as long as it does not exceed 3. There is no limit as to how much deodorants are you allowed to carry or place in your checked baggage. If in cases that you have a medical condition such as Hyperhidrosis- you can always present your prescription to the security for you to be able to bring the full-size product in your checked bag.

And being upfront with your condition allows a smoother security transaction. Spray or aerosol deodorants particularly those that are in large canisters are prohibited from your carry-on. You may have to put them on your checked luggage. If you want to bring your full-size toiletries, you may opt to put them on your checked bags, especially for liquid types. You must remember, however, that the altitude affects these liquids. They may smear all over your clothing or other belongings in your luggage.

So you have to secure the lids or caps with tape and placed them in a plastic bag. Traveling with restrictions in mind for the products you want to bring can be a hassle. However, there are a few alternatives that may want to consider to avoid long security and baggage checkpoints.

If you are traveling light and your deodorant is restricted on your flight or you have more than enough or spare funds you may want to just buy from the local store or pharmacy at your destination.

Yes, ship them to your hotel or any place where you will stay. This is an additional fee on your budget list for your vacation or travels. However, at least you will be sure that you have toiletries to use rather than the limited ones that they give at hotels. You should take solid deodorants on board since they have no restrictions and most airlines allow these on your carry on.