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Items that are Prohibited in Checked Bags on Domestic Flights

For information on hazardous materials, please check the U.S. Department of Transportation's website

The following items are hazardous materials or dangerous goods and are not allowed as carry-on items or in checked bags:

  • Batteries that are Spillable (except those on wheelchairs)*
  • Camping Stoves (used)
  • Chemicals
  • Chlorine for pools and spas
  • CO2 cartridges
  • Compressed gas cylinders (including fire extinguishers)
  • Dry ice beyond allowed amounts (no more than 5.07 pounds is allowed in checked baggage and no more than 4.4 pounds is allowed in carry-on baggage)
  • Explosives
  • Fireworks
  • Flares
  • Gasoline
  • Gas torches
  • Hydrocarbon gas refills
  • Liquid fuels
  • Liquid bleach
  • Mace/Pepper Spray
  • Magnetized materials
  • Matches (of any kind)
  • Motorized Tools (such as chainsaws and generators, even if they are brand new)
  • Oxygen tanks
  • Paint
  • Pesticides
  • Poisons
  • Radioactive materials
  • Scuba tanks (neither full nor empty tanks are accepted)
  • Spray paint
  • Tear gas
  • Turpentine and paint thinner

Couldn't find your item on the list? Be safe - check the TSA website for more information: TSA Permitted/Prohibited Items.

You can also get information from TSA's Contact Center:

Phone: 1-866-289-9673 toll-free
E-mail: TSA-ContactCenter@dhs.gov

*The most common type of battery is a lead acid battery, which is a "spillable" battery because it is filled with a highly corrosive fluid that may leak out of the battery if it is not handled properly. A gel-cell battery is considered "non-spillable" since the gel will not leak or spill out of the battery.


Items that are Prohibited in Checked Bags on International Flights
The following items are hazardous materials or dangerous goods and are not allowed in carry-on or checked bags:
  • Ammunition
  • Batteries that are spillable (except those on wheelchairs)*
  • Camping Stoves (used)
  • Chemicals
  • Chlorine for pools and spas
  • CO2 cartridges
  • Compressed gas cylinders (including fire extinguishers)
  • Dry ice beyond allowed amounts (no more than 5.07 pounds is allowed in checked baggage and no more than 4.4 pounds is allowed in carry-on baggage)
  • Explosives
  • Firearms
  • Fireworks
  • Flares
  • Gasoline
  • Gas torches
  • Liquid fuels
  • Liquid bleach
  • Mace/Pepper Spray
  • Magnetized materials
  • Matches (of any kind)
  • Motorized Tools (such as chainsaws and generators, even if they are brand new)
  • Oxygen tanks
  • Paint
  • Pesticides
  • Poisons
  • Radioactive materials
  • Scuba tanks (neither full nor empty tanks are accepted)
  • Spray paint
  • Tear gas
  • Turpentine and paint thinner

Couldn't find your item on the list? Be safe and check the TSA website for more information: TSA Permitted/Prohibited Items.

Or, for information on hazardous materials, please check the Federal Aviation Administration website, or click on this link.

You can also get information from TSA's Contact Center:

Phone: 1-866-289-9673 toll-free
E-mail: TSA-ContactCenter@dhs.gov

*The most common type of battery is a lead acid battery, which is a "spillable" battery because it is filled with a highly corrosive fluid that may leak out of the battery if it is not handled properly. A gel-cell battery is considered "non-spillable" since the gel will not leak or spill out of the battery.


Assistive devices as carry-ons or checked baggage

There is no limit to the amount of assistive devices you can bring onboard the aircraft. Assistive devices will not be considered as part of the carry-on or checked baggage limit; however, they are subject to carry-on size and weight restrictions.

Assistive devices include (but are not limited to):

  • Car seats
  • Crutches
  • Cane
  • Walker
  • Braces/Prosthesis
  • Wheelchair
  • Wheelchair Batteries
  • Strollers

Most assistive devices will fit in the overhead bins. If not, we can gate-check it, and it will be one of the first items brought to the jetbridge. You may also request to pick it up at baggage claim.

JetBlue will accept assistive devices with batteries as checked baggage as well as onboard the cabin. Assistive devices with batteries include respirators, CPAP machines, portable oxygen concentrators and ventilators. JetBlue will allow qualified individuals with a disability who are using personal respirators/ventilators to bring their equipment, including non-spillable batteries onboard the aircraft.

Batteries used for assistive devices are required to be non-spillable and the outer packaging must be plainly and durably marked “NONSPILLABLE” or “NON-SPILLABLE BATTERY.” If a battery is not labeled non-spillable, crewmembers must treat the battery as a spillable battery. Crewmembers will apply the acceptance procedures for spillable batteries as required under the FAA safety regulations.


Items that JetBlue Does Not Hold Liability for

The following items are accepted for transportation at your own risk. JetBlue will not be liable for damage, loss or spoilage of these items.

You may choose to carry the item(s) with you if they meet the requirements for carry-on baggage. Essential medication or currency should always travel with you and should never be checked.

Fragile or unsuitably packaged items (such as antiques, art, bottles, cameras [video, still, projectors], ceramic, computer equipment, glass, hockey sticks, liquids, luggage totes, mirrors and other items subject to break in transit, musical instruments, precision tools, radios, small appliances, sound reproduction equipment, televisions or trophies)

Irreplaceable or essential items (such as antiques, artifacts, car keys, house or other keys, currency, checks, negotiable papers, securities, essential medication, heirlooms, collectible items, irreplaceable business documents, jewelry, precious stones or metals including silverware, natural fur products, optics, contact lenses, paintings/works of art)

Perishable items (such as fish, meat or any perishable food item, flowers or plants)


Accepted and recognized locks

Before you buy a lock for your bag, make sure to use a TSA accepted one. Click below to view the symbols to look for to make sure you have the right lock.

Not sure where to get one? Try these websites to find TSA accepted locks:

Safe Skies Luggage Locks or Travel Sentry


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