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Can I Carry It? — verified carry-on guide

Darf man Kirpans (Sikh Religious Sword) ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?

Ausrüstung & Sonstiges

Kurzantwort
Handgepäck: ✕ NEIN Aufgabegepäck: ✓ JA

Nein — Kirpans darf nicht im Handgepäck durch die Sicherheitskontrolle mitgenommen werden. Blades of any size prohibited in US cabin (Canada permits <=6cm blades on domestic flights).

  • · Blades of any size prohibited in US cabin (Canada permits <=6cm blades on domestic flights)
  • · Must be sheathed and packed in checked luggage on US itineraries
  • · Declare to airline if required
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Regeln nach Sicherheitsbehörde

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Handgepäck:

NEIN

Prohibited in carry-on on US flights.

Aufgabegepäck:

JA

Allowed in checked baggage.

Rule conditions: Blades of any size prohibited in US cabin (Canada permits <=6cm blades on domestic flights)Must be sheathed and packed in checked luggage on US itinerariesDeclare to airline if required

Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.

So verpacken Sie kirpans (sikh religious sword)

Handgepäck: Prohibited in carry-on on US flights.

Aufgabegepäck: Allowed in checked baggage.

Das Sicherheitspersonal am Flughafen trifft stets die endgültige Entscheidung vor Ort.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Kirpans (sikh Religious Sword) in a carry-on?

Prohibited in carry-on on US flights.

Can you pack Kirpans (sikh Religious Sword) in checked luggage?

Allowed in checked baggage.

Can I bring kirpans (sikh religious sword) on an airplane?

Prohibited in carry-on on US flights. In checked bags: Allowed in checked baggage.

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