{"id":2775,"date":"2026-08-13T06:06:46","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T00:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/?p=2775"},"modified":"2026-08-14T15:11:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T09:41:26","slug":"restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights","title":{"rendered":"Prohibited and Restricted Baggage Items on International Flights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packing for an international trip always feels easy at first. Then, you start second-guessing everything. Does the power bank go in your backpack or the checked bag? Is perfume even allowed in a cabin bag? Will security stop you over something buried at the bottom of your suitcase? Almost everyone runs into these same questions before a flight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, most packing mistakes are avoidable once you know the difference between cabin baggage restrictions and checked baggage restrictions. A few minutes checking the restricted items list ahead of time saves you from delays at security, confiscated items, or a surprise baggage fee you didn\u2019t see coming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, before you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/\"><b>book international flights from USA to India<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, use this guide to understand airline baggage rules and pack accordingly before your trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#Restricted_Baggage_Items_on_International_Flights\" >Restricted Baggage Items on International Flights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#What_Items_Are_Not_Allowed_in_Carry-On_Baggage\" >What Items Are Not Allowed in Carry-On Baggage?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#Liquids_Above_the_Permitted_Limit\" >Liquids Above the Permitted Limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#Sharp_Objects\" >Sharp Objects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#Firearms_and_Ammunition\" >Firearms and Ammunition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#Explosives_and_Fireworks\" >Explosives and Fireworks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#Self-Defense_Items\" >Self-Defense Items<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#Sports_Equipment\" >Sports Equipment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#What_Items_Are_Restricted_in_Checked_Baggage\" >What Items Are Restricted in Checked Baggage?\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#Power_Banks_and_Spare_Lithium_Batteries\" >Power Banks and Spare Lithium Batteries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#Flammable_Liquids\" >Flammable Liquids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#Electronic_Cigarettes_and_Vapes\" >Electronic Cigarettes and Vapes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#Corrosive_Chemicals\" >Corrosive Chemicals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#Are_Electronic_Items_Restricted_on_International_Flights\" >Are Electronic Items Restricted on International Flights?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#Are_Medicines_Allowed_on_International_Flights\" >Are Medicines Allowed on International Flights?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/restricted-baggage-items-in-international-flights\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restricted_Baggage_Items_on_International_Flights\"><\/span><b>Restricted Baggage Items on International Flights<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International airlines follow aviation safety regulations that block passengers from carrying dangerous goods, explosives, firearms, flammable liquids, corrosive chemicals, and certain lithium batteries. Everyday items like power banks, perfume, medicine, and food get through, but only under specific conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Item<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Carry-on<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Checked Baggage<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power Banks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laptop<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes (switched off)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile Phone<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicines<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfume<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Within liquid limits<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firearms<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restricted<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airline approval required<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fireworks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explosives<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loose Lithium Batteries<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing you should remember is that airport security rules set the minimum safety standards. Individual airlines can and do apply stricter baggage rules on top of that, so check your specific carrier before assuming the general rule applies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read More:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/united-airlines-baggage-allowance-a-complete-guide-for-students-nris-us-travelers\"><b>United Airlines Baggage Allowance<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Items_Are_Not_Allowed_in_Carry-On_Baggage\"><\/span><b>What Items Are Not Allowed in Carry-On Baggage?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airport security agencies worldwide restrict anything that could threaten passenger safety or double as a weapon inside the cabin. Knowing exactly which items are not allowed in carry-on baggage saves you from a confiscation surprise at the checkpoint.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liquids_Above_the_Permitted_Limit\"><\/span><b>Liquids Above the Permitted Limit<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is probably the most misunderstood part of international baggage restrictions. Most airports cap liquids, gels, creams, aerosols, and pastes in cabin baggage at 100 ml (3.4 oz) per container, all packed inside one clear, resealable bag, shampoo, perfume, lotion, toothpaste, hair gel, sunscreen, liquid cosmetics, all of it. Anything larger belongs in checked baggage, unless it&#8217;s specifically exempted for medical or baby-care reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharp_Objects\"><\/span><b>Sharp Objects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitchen knives, box cutters, large scissors, razor blades, ice picks, utility knives, multi-tools with blades, these are all restricted items in cabin baggage and generally only allowed checked instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firearms_and_Ammunition\"><\/span><b>Firearms and Ammunition<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normal cabin baggage doesn\u2019t allow firearms. If an airline permits them at all, they need to be declared before check in, fully unloaded, locked inside an approved hard case, and transported according to both the airline\u2019s rules and local government regulations. This varies a lot by country, so verify specifics before you fly rather than assuming.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explosives_and_Fireworks\"><\/span><b>Explosives and Fireworks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These items are fully banned on commercial passenger aircraft, no exceptions. Firecrackers, fireworks, flares, dynamite, gunpowder, explosive replicas, ammunition components, all of it. Carrying any of these risks confiscation, fines, or criminal charges depending on where you are.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-Defense_Items\"><\/span><b>Self-Defense Items<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of travellers don\u2019t realize pepper spray, mace, tear gas, stun guns, and tasers are prohibited in cabin baggage. Several airlines block them from checked baggage too, since they contain hazardous chemicals or compressed gas that pose their own risk in cargo.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_Equipment\"><\/span><b>Sports Equipment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baseball bats, cricket bats, golf clubs, hockey sticks, ski poles, pool cues, and martial arts gear all get blocked from carry on because they can function as blunt weapons. Pack these in the checked baggage instead, within your airline\u2019s size and weight limits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Items_Are_Restricted_in_Checked_Baggage\"><\/span><b>What Items Are Restricted in Checked Baggage?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assuming checked baggage has fewer restrictions than carry-on is a real mistake. Several items actually can\u2019t go checked at all, because they\u2019re a fire risk in the cargo hold or need to stay within reach in an emergency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Power_Banks_and_Spare_Lithium_Batteries\"><\/span><b>Power Banks and Spare Lithium Batteries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power banks are one of the most commonly confiscated items at airports, mostly because people pack them in the wrong bag by mistake. If you\u2019re wondering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/power-bank-and-electronics-rules-on-flights\"><b>can I carry a power bank on a plane<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in checked luggage, the answer is no, power banks, portable chargers, and spare lithium batteries all need to stay in your carry-on baggage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lithium battery rules exist for good reasons. A damaged battery can overheat and catch fire, and cabin crew can respond to that happening in the cabin. Nobody can respond to it happening inside the cargo hold mid-flight. So keep your power banks, spare camera batteries, rechargeable batteries, and portable chargers out of checked luggage entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flammable_Liquids\"><\/span><b>Flammable Liquids<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Petrol, gasoline, paint thinner, lighter fluid, camping fuel, certain industrial chemicals, all fully prohibited in checked baggage on an international flight. Even small amounts can violate airline safety rules, so don\u2019t assume a tiny bottle is fine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electronic_Cigarettes_and_Vapes\"><\/span><b>Electronic Cigarettes and Vapes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since e-cigarettes and vapes run on lithium batteries, they need to stay in your carry-on baggage too. Most airlines also prohibit charging or using them mid-flight, so don\u2019t plan on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corrosive_Chemicals\"><\/span><b>Corrosive Chemicals<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleach, strong acids, drain cleaners, wet-cell batteries, and anything containing mercury all count as dangerous goods and don\u2019t belong in your checked baggage, or on the aircraft at all in most cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/blog\/qatar-airways-restricted-items\"><b>Qatar Airways Banned &amp; Restricted Items List<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Electronic_Items_Restricted_on_International_Flights\"><\/span><b>Are Electronic Items Restricted on International Flights?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, electronics themselves are fine, it is about knowing where they go. Laptops, phones, tablets, cameras, and smartwatches can travel in either carry-on or checked baggage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exception is power banks and spare batteries, those must be packed in carry-on only, TSA prohibited items rules and most international equivalents agree on this point. If you\u2019re carrying electronics in checked baggage, switch them off completely and protect them from accidental activation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Medicines_Allowed_on_International_Flights\"><\/span><b>Are Medicines Allowed on International Flights?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, most medicine clears fine as long as it is for personal use and follows both airline and destination-country rules. Prescription drugs, tablets, capsules, inhalers, insulin, essential liquid medication, and medical devices generally travel without issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep security screening quick, leave medicine in its original packaging and carry a copy of your prescription or a doctor\u2019s letter for anything controlled or injectable. Keep essential medication in carry-on specifically, so it\u2019s with you even if checked luggage gets delayed or lost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re traveling with syringes, insulin, or injectables, mention it to the security officer during screening rather than hoping it goes unnoticed. And check your destination\u2019s import rules beforehand, some countries restrict or require paperwork for medications that are completely unrestricted elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packing for an international flight is not only about just fitting everything into a suitcase. It is about knowing what you can carry, which bag it belongs in, and what is off the table entirely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your specific airline\u2019s baggage policy before every trip too, individual carriers regularly apply rules beyond the general international standard.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning a trip at the last moment, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyopedia.com\/last-minute-flights-to-india\/\"><b>book last minute flights from USA to India<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> then pack your bags to meet current airline and airport security rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"customfaq-list\"><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><strong>Q1) What items are prohibited on international flights?<\/strong><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> Explosives, fireworks, firearms, corrosive chemicals, flammable liquids, and other dangerous goods top the list of prohibited items on international flights. Everyday items like power banks and aerosols face specific airline restrictions too.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><strong>Q2) Can I carry a power bank on an international flight?<\/strong><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> Yes, but only in carry-on. Spare lithium batteries and power banks aren\u2019t permitted in checked luggage under current lithium battery rules.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><strong>Q3) Can I pack perfume in my cabin baggage?<\/strong><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> Yes, as long as each container fits within the liquid limit. Larger bottles need to go in checked baggage instead.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><strong>Q4) Are laptops allowed in checked baggage?<\/strong><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> Yes, if they\u2019re completely switched off and protected from turning on by accident. Carrying them in cabin baggage is still the generally recommended option.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><strong>Q5) Can I carry medicines in my carry-on bag?<\/strong><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> Yes. Essential medication, prescriptions, inhalers, and medical devices are generally fine in carry-on, and having a prescription copy ready for controlled substances.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><strong>Q6) Can I carry food on international flights?<\/strong><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> Most packaged, dry snacks clear without issue. Fresh produce, meat, and dairy are more likely to be restricted depending on your destination&#039;s customs rules.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><strong>Q7) Are lithium batteries allowed on planes?<\/strong><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> Batteries installed inside a device are generally fine. Spare lithium batteries and power banks need to stay in carry-on specifically.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><strong>Q8) Can I carry scissors on an international flight?<\/strong><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> Small scissors might be allowed depending on blade length and local rules. Larger scissors should go checked instead.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"customfaq-item\" style=\"margin-top:10px;\"><h6><strong>Q9) Can I carry electronic cigarettes on an international flight?<\/strong><\/h6><p><strong>A)<\/strong> Yes, but keep them in carry-on. Most airlines block e-cigarettes from checked baggage entirely and don&#039;t allow charging or use during the flight.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Packing for an international trip always feels easy at first. Then, you start second-guessing everything. 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