There are no exceptions on Halloween for airport officials when it comes to keeping travelers safe. To ensure this goal is achieved in the quickest, most efficient and least stressful manner, the Transportation Security Authority (TSA) has established travel guidelines for flying on this scary day. The version published in 2023 Remarks that airport officials won't suppress travelers' Halloween spirit. However, the TSA will maintain “no fraudulent security practices.” The authority's eight councils hope to ensure the day goes smoothly.
Although you can show up at the airport in a costume, any accessory weapons must be in your checked baggage. In addition, it is absolutely forbidden to travel with accessories imitating explosives, such as “grenades, bombs or rocket launchers”. Common examples of Halloween costume accessories of weapons that would fit in a checked bag would be Star Wars lightsabers, knight's swords and witch's brooms. Since the caps can disturb body scannersthey must be placed in carry-on or checked baggage.
Security should always see your face and be able to verify your identification. Wearing your costume mask or a full face of makeup is not recommended.
What other tips has the TSA shared for traveling this Halloween?
One of the big things the directive called for was following the TSA's “3-1-1” rule for carry-on bags. All liquids – including accessory potions, fake blood, or any form of non-hard candy – must contain 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters or less individually. Also, all those travel size containers should fit in a 1 liter bag. The authority states: “If you can spill it, spray it, spread it, pump it or pour it, the rule applies. »
“It is a good practice to remove any large bags of candy from a carry-on bag and place them in a trash can so TSA officers can easily identify that it is not something more sinister than sugary treats,” the source adds.
Flying with pumpkins is permitted, whether they are decorated or carved. However, it should be in your carry-on baggage. Any liquid item flavored or scented with Pumpkin Spice Latte must follow the 3-1-1 rule. The TSA recommends contacting them directly on Twitter or Facebook Messenger if you have further questions regarding what is or is not safe to travel.
