# Cleared to Pack

> What you can bring on a plane, checked against the official rules. Independent, source-linked reference answering 'Can I bring X on a plane?': US TSA/FAA carry-on and checked bag rulings for 95 items, power bank limits and in-flight rules for 21 airlines, security rules for 7 other countries/regions, and 12 guides. Last full review 2026-10-11.

Key facts: Power banks and spare lithium batteries are carry-on only; up to 100 Wh needs no approval, 101-160 Wh needs airline approval (max two), over 160 Wh is forbidden. Wh = mAh x V / 1000 (20,000 mAh at 3.7 V = 74 Wh). Since 27 March 2026 ICAO limits passengers on international flights to two power banks and bans recharging them on board. Airlines banning power bank use on board include Air France, AirAsia, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines, JetBlue, Lufthansa (Lufthansa Group), Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Australia. TSA carry-on liquids: 3.4 oz (100 ml) per container in one quart-size bag. One disposable or Zippo-type lighter may be carried; torch lighters are banned.

## Tools
- [Item finder](https://www.clearedtopack.com/): look up any item; data at https://www.clearedtopack.com/api/items.json
- [Power bank checker](https://www.clearedtopack.com/power-bank-checker/): URL parameters ?cap=20000&unit=mah&v=3.7&air=faa|icao|<airline-slug>&n=1
- [mAh to Wh converter](https://www.clearedtopack.com/mah-to-wh/): URL parameters ?mah=20000&v=3.7

## Data (CC BY 4.0)
- [Item rules, JSON](https://www.clearedtopack.com/api/items.json)
- [Item rules, CSV](https://www.clearedtopack.com/api/items.csv)
- [Airline power bank rules, JSON](https://www.clearedtopack.com/api/airline-power-banks.json)
- [Guide index, JSON](https://www.clearedtopack.com/api/guides.json)
- [Full text of the site](https://www.clearedtopack.com/llms-full.txt)
- [Agent catalog](https://www.clearedtopack.com/.well-known/ai-catalog.json)

## Items
- [Can you bring a vape on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/vape/): carry-on with limits, checked not allowed
- [Can you bring lithium batteries on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/spare-lithium-batteries/): carry-on with limits, checked not allowed
- [Can you bring a power bank on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/power-bank/): carry-on with limits, checked not allowed
- [Can you bring a laptop on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/laptop/): carry-on allowed, checked with limits
- [Can you bring a flashlight on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/flashlight/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a camera on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/camera/): carry-on allowed, checked with limits
- [Can you bring AA batteries on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/aa-batteries/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a drone on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/drone/): carry-on allowed, checked with limits
- [Can you bring an iPad or tablet on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/tablet/): carry-on allowed, checked with limits
- [Can you bring a game console on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/game-console/): carry-on allowed, checked with limits
- [Can you bring a Bluetooth speaker on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/bluetooth-speaker/): carry-on allowed, checked with limits
- [Can you bring a phone charger on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/phone-charger/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a CPAP machine on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/cpap-machine/): carry-on allowed, checked with limits
- [Can you bring camera batteries on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/camera-batteries/): carry-on with limits, checked not allowed
- [Can you bring an AirTag on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/airtag/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring smart luggage on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/smart-luggage/): carry-on allowed, checked with limits
- [Can you bring perfume on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/perfume/): carry-on with limits, checked with limits
- [Can you bring hairspray on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/hairspray/): carry-on with limits, checked with limits
- [Can you bring nail polish on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/nail-polish/): carry-on with limits, checked with limits
- [Can you bring toothpaste on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/toothpaste/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring deodorant on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/deodorant/): carry-on with limits, checked with limits
- [Can you bring aerosols on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/aerosols/): carry-on with limits, checked with limits
- [Can you bring makeup on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/makeup/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring sunscreen on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/sunscreen/): carry-on with limits, checked with limits
- [Can you bring shaving cream on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/shaving-cream/): carry-on with limits, checked with limits
- [Can you bring shampoo on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/shampoo/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring hair gel on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/hair-gel/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring bug spray on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/bug-spray/): carry-on with limits, checked with limits
- [Can you bring hand sanitizer on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/hand-sanitizer/): carry-on with limits, checked with limits
- [Can you bring lotion on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/lotion/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring mouthwash on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/mouthwash/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring nail polish remover on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/nail-polish-remover/): carry-on with limits, checked with limits
- [Can you bring contact solution on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/contact-lens-solution/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring dry shampoo on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/dry-shampoo/): carry-on with limits, checked with limits
- [Can you bring lip balm on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/lip-balm/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a razor on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/razor/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring nail clippers on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/nail-clippers/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a disposable razor on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/disposable-razor/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a knife on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/knife/): carry-on not allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring tweezers on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/tweezers/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring an umbrella on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/umbrella/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring scissors on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/scissors/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a pencil sharpener on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/pencil-sharpener/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring tools on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/tools/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a pocket knife on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/pocket-knife/): carry-on not allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring razor blades on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/razor-blades/): carry-on not allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring knitting needles on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/knitting-needles/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring safety pins on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/safety-pins/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a corkscrew on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/corkscrew/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a multi-tool on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/multi-tool/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring sewing needles on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/sewing-needles/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a lighter on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/lighter/): carry-on with limits, checked with limits
- [Can you bring cigarettes on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/cigarettes/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring matches on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/matches/): carry-on with limits, checked not allowed
- [Can you bring pepper spray on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/pepper-spray/): carry-on not allowed, checked with limits
- [Can you bring a Taser on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/taser/): carry-on not allowed, checked with limits
- [Can you bring chewing tobacco on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/chewing-tobacco/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a torch lighter on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/torch-lighter/): carry-on not allowed, checked not allowed
- [Can you bring a candle on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/candles/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring cigars on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/cigars/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring nicotine pouches on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/nicotine-pouches/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring food on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/food/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring alcohol on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/alcohol/): carry-on with limits, checked with limits
- [Can you bring snacks on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/snacks/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a water bottle on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/water-bottle/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring fruit on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/fresh-fruit/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring baby formula on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/baby-formula/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring coffee on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/coffee/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring peanut butter on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/peanut-butter/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring protein powder on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/protein-powder/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring mini liquor bottles on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/mini-liquor-bottles/): carry-on with limits, checked with limits
- [Can you bring gum on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/gum/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring pills on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/pills/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring prescription medication on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/prescription-medication/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring vitamins on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/vitamins/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring insulin on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/insulin/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring an inhaler on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/inhaler/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring an EpiPen on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/epipen/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring an electric razor on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/electric-shaver/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a hair dryer on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/hair-dryer/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a hair straightener on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/hair-straightener/): carry-on allowed, checked with limits
- [Can you bring a curling iron on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/curling-iron/): carry-on allowed, checked with limits
- [Can you bring hair clippers on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/hair-clippers/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a steamer on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/steamer/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a heating pad on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/heating-pad/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a Dyson Airwrap on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/dyson-airwrap/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring hand warmers on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/hand-warmers/): carry-on with limits, checked with limits
- [Can you bring an electric toothbrush on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/electric-toothbrush/): carry-on allowed, checked with limits
- [Can you bring a massage gun on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/massage-gun/): carry-on allowed, checked with limits
- [Can you bring a blanket on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/blanket/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring condoms on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/condoms/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring glass on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/glass-items/): carry-on allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring golf clubs on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/golf-clubs/): carry-on not allowed, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a snow globe on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/snow-globe/): carry-on with limits, checked allowed
- [Can you bring a baseball bat on a plane?](https://www.clearedtopack.com/can-i-bring/baseball-bat/): carry-on not allowed, checked allowed

## Airline power bank rules
- [Air France](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/air-france/): in-flight use banned, max 2
- [AirAsia](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/airasia/): in-flight use banned, max 2
- [All Nippon Airways (ANA)](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/ana/): in-flight use banned, max 2
- [American Airlines](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/american/): in-flight use restricted, max 2
- [British Airways](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/british-airways/): in-flight use allowed, max 2
- [Cathay Pacific](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/cathay-pacific/): in-flight use banned, max 2
- [Delta Air Lines](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/delta/): in-flight use restricted, max 2
- [EVA Air](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/eva-air/): in-flight use banned, max 2
- [Emirates](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/emirates/): in-flight use banned, max 1
- [Etihad Airways](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/etihad/): in-flight use banned, max 1
- [Japan Airlines](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/japan-airlines/): in-flight use banned, max 2
- [JetBlue](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/jetblue/): in-flight use banned, max 2
- [Lufthansa (Lufthansa Group)](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/lufthansa/): in-flight use banned, max 2
- [Qantas](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/qantas/): in-flight use banned, max 2
- [Qatar Airways](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/qatar-airways/): in-flight use restricted, max 2
- [Ryanair](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/ryanair/): in-flight use restricted, max 2
- [Singapore Airlines](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/singapore-airlines/): in-flight use banned, max 2
- [Southwest Airlines](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/southwest/): in-flight use restricted, max 1
- [Thai Airways](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/thai-airways/): in-flight use banned, max 2
- [Turkish Airlines](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/turkish-airlines/): in-flight use banned, max 2
- [Virgin Australia](https://www.clearedtopack.com/airline-power-bank-rules/virgin-australia/): in-flight use banned, max 2

## International
- [United Kingdom](https://www.clearedtopack.com/international/uk/)
- [European Union](https://www.clearedtopack.com/international/eu/)
- [Canada](https://www.clearedtopack.com/international/canada/)
- [Australia](https://www.clearedtopack.com/international/australia/)
- [New Zealand](https://www.clearedtopack.com/international/new-zealand/)
- [Singapore](https://www.clearedtopack.com/international/singapore/)
- [Japan](https://www.clearedtopack.com/international/japan/)

## Power bank capacities
- [5,000 mAh](https://www.clearedtopack.com/power-banks/5000mah/): 18.5 Wh at 3.7 V
- [10,000 mAh](https://www.clearedtopack.com/power-banks/10000mah/): 37 Wh at 3.7 V
- [15,000 mAh](https://www.clearedtopack.com/power-banks/15000mah/): 55.5 Wh at 3.7 V
- [20,000 mAh](https://www.clearedtopack.com/power-banks/20000mah/): 74 Wh at 3.7 V
- [25,000 mAh](https://www.clearedtopack.com/power-banks/25000mah/): 92.5 Wh at 3.7 V
- [26,800 mAh](https://www.clearedtopack.com/power-banks/26800mah/): 99.2 Wh at 3.7 V
- [27,000 mAh](https://www.clearedtopack.com/power-banks/27000mah/): 99.9 Wh at 3.7 V
- [30,000 mAh](https://www.clearedtopack.com/power-banks/30000mah/): 111 Wh at 3.7 V
- [40,000 mAh](https://www.clearedtopack.com/power-banks/40000mah/): 148 Wh at 3.7 V
- [50,000 mAh](https://www.clearedtopack.com/power-banks/50000mah/): 185 Wh at 3.7 V

## Guides
- [Can I bring a power bank on a plane? Rules for 2026](https://www.clearedtopack.com/guides/power-bank-on-a-plane/): Power banks go in carry-on only: up to 100 Wh is fine, 101–160 Wh needs airline approval. Plus the 2026 two-power-bank rule and airline in-flight bans.
- [How many ounces can you take on a plane? The TSA liquids rule](https://www.clearedtopack.com/guides/tsa-liquids-rule/): Carry-on liquids must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less per container in one quart-size bag. What counts as a liquid, exemptions and checked-bag limits.
- [What can't you bring on a plane? Prohibited items by category](https://www.clearedtopack.com/guides/prohibited-items-on-planes/): Items not allowed on a plane, sorted by rule: carry-on bans like knives and bats, checked-bag bans like power banks, and items banned from every bag.
- [mAh to Wh: what a watt-hour is and how to convert](https://www.clearedtopack.com/guides/what-is-a-watt-hour/): Convert mAh to Wh: multiply mAh by voltage, divide by 1,000. 10,000 mAh at 3.7 V is 37 Wh. Worked examples, a conversion table and why airlines use Wh.
- [Lithium batteries on planes: carry-on and checked bag rules](https://www.clearedtopack.com/guides/lithium-batteries-on-planes/): Spare lithium batteries go in carry-on only; installed ones can be checked if the device is off. Wh and 2 g limits, AA batteries, vapes and smart bags.
- [What can't go in checked luggage? Carry-on-only items explained](https://www.clearedtopack.com/guides/carry-on-only-items/): Power banks, spare lithium batteries, vapes and lighters must fly in the cabin. Why, the limits, laptop rules and what to do if your bag is gate-checked.
- [TSA approved toiletry bag: what the quart-size rule really requires](https://www.clearedtopack.com/guides/tsa-toiletry-bag/): There's no official TSA approved toiletry bag. Here's what the quart-size rule requires, bag dimensions, how to pack it and what can go outside it.
- [Airline approved power banks: what actually makes one flyable](https://www.clearedtopack.com/guides/airline-approved-power-bank/): No power bank is officially airline or TSA approved. What lets one fly: 100 Wh or less, a clear label, carry-on only, no damage, and the 2026 count limits.
- [The 100ml liquid rule by country: UK, EU, Canada and more](https://www.clearedtopack.com/guides/100ml-liquid-rule-by-country/): The 100ml liquid rule by country: UK and EU airports that allow 2 litres, plus Canada, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Japan and the US, as of October 2026.
- [Flying with medication: TSA rules and international limits](https://www.clearedtopack.com/guides/flying-with-medication/): Pills fly in any amount; liquid medicine over 3.4 oz is allowed if declared. Plus insulin, inhalers, EpiPens, CPAPs and Japan and Singapore import limits.
- [Can you bring food on international flights? Security vs customs](https://www.clearedtopack.com/guides/flying-with-food-internationally/): Security limits only liquid foods; customs decides what can enter. Rules on declaring food in the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
- [Carry-on packing list: a TSA-friendly checklist by bag area](https://www.clearedtopack.com/guides/carry-on-packing-checklist/): A carry-on packing list by bag area: liquids bag, electronics, medication, documents, food and small sharp items, with what to move to your checked bag.

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