¿Se puede llevar Swords & Sabers en un avión?
No — no puedes llevar swords & sabers en el equipaje de mano por los controles de seguridad. Cabin: No — cutting/thrusting weapons, incl. fencing foils.
- · Cabin: No — cutting/thrusting weapons, incl. fencing foils
- · Checked: Yes, both countries
- · TSA: sheathe/wrap sharps to protect handlers
- · Antique or replica steel: same checked-only answer
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Normativas por autoridad de seguridad
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Mano:
NO
No — swords, sabers and fencing foils are banned from the cabin.
Bodega:
SÍ
Yes — checked bags only, sheathed or securely wrapped.
Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.
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Cómo empacar swords & sabers
Equipaje de mano: No — swords, sabers and fencing foils are banned from the cabin.
Equipaje facturado: Yes — checked bags only, sheathed or securely wrapped.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring Swords in a carry-on?
No — swords, sabers and fencing foils are banned from the cabin.
Can you pack Swords in checked luggage?
Yes — checked bags only, sheathed or securely wrapped.
Can I carry a fencing foil in my carry-on?
No. TSA’s swords entry explicitly includes fencing foils: checked baggage only, points capped, blades wrapped — and CATSA states identical verdicts.
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