Can you take knitting needles on a plane?
I've looked on the TSA list of prohibited items but it doesn't say anything about knitting needles. I'll be on an international flight from London to Washington DC. Can i bring the needles on/is there a specific kind of needle i could bring on - plastic etc? I'm a fairly frequent flyer but having never tried to take knitting stuff in my carry-on before, i just don't know.
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DOT BRING THEM MINE WERE TAKEN OFF ME FLYING TO AMERICA AND I WAS NEARLY FINISHED MY SCARF!!!!!:-(
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See sites below. yes, you can, however, since some TSA agents are idiots, they reserve the right to take them away from you, even tho they are allowed! They seem to prefer the plastic ones.
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DONT BRING THEM MINE WERE TAKEN OFF ME FLYING TO AMERICA AND I WAS NEARLY FINISHED MY SCARF :( I'LL LAUGH MY HEAD OFF IF I GET BEST ANSWER HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
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No, there considered A "Weapon" , anything sharp or that can be used as weapon is tooken away before you go on the plane i think if its plastic you could bring it look up on the internet , see if the airport allows it
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The UK government web site that speaks about travel rules does not mention knitting needles anywhere: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Publictransport/AirtravelintheUK/DG_078179 Having checked several airline web sites - I also find no mention of knitting needles. The TSA site (whose rules would cover your return flight) says this: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1252.shtm = = = = = = = Knitting needles are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage. Items needed to pursue a Needlepoint project are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage with the exception of circular thread cutters or any cutter with a blade contained inside which cannot go through the checkpoint and must go in your checked baggage. = = = = = = = I believe that they prefer plastic ones to metal, and prefer them not to be circular needles (so you can't use it as a garrote, I guess), but I can't find any specific reference to those preferences. The best idea is to call the airline on which you will be flying to see what their specific rules are. It would be a shame to lose your favorite set of needles.
