20 Items Prohibited in Checked Bags at Indiana Airports

Picture this scenario, fellow traveler. You’ve carefully folded all of the clothes you’ll need, you’ve tucked in your toiletries, and you’re feeling pretty proud of your packing prowess. You have your boarding pass, snacks, and your favorite pillow. Your dream vacation awaits. You get to the airport, and it hits you…

“Wait. Am I allowed to pack that?”

Nobody wants to be the person holding up the line at the airport because something unexpected popped up in their suitcase. But here’s the surprise, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) actually has dozens and dozens of items that are banned from your checked luggage – and some of them might genuinely catch you off guard.

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The good news is that a little common sense goes a long way (although common sense isn’t always that common).

If your gut is telling you that an item feels questionable, it’s probably worth a second look. That instinct is usually right. But what’s tricky is that some items on the restricted list seem totally harmless. A few are so random you’ll wonder who even thought to bring that on a flight in the first place.

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That’s why doing a quick double-check before you head to the airport is such a smart move. Take a couple of minutes to look over your airline’s rules and TSA guidelines. It’s a small step that can save you a big headache – especially if you’re flying out of Indianapolis, Evansville, or anywhere else here in Indiana and just want your trip to start smoothly.

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One important thing to remember is that the list we’re talking about here applies specifically to checked baggage, and it’s not a complete rundown of every TSA restriction out there.