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Can I Carry It? — verified carry-on guide

Peut-on apporter Candles en avion ?

Équipement et divers

By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
La réponse courte
Cabine : ⚠ LIMITÉ Soute : ✓ OUI

Oui, avec restrictions — candles est autorisé en cabine sous réserve des limites de sécurité. Solid wax candles: cabin and checked, any size.

  • · Solid wax candles: cabin and checked, any size
  • · Gel-type candles: cabin ban — pack checked
  • · Wax melts/tarts: solid, allowed
  • · Glass jars: cushion against baggage handling
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Règles par autorité de sécurité

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Cabine :

LIMITÉ

Solid wax candles: yes. Gel-type candles: no — TSA treats them as gels. Checked bag handles both.

Soute :

OUI

Yes — solid and gel candles alike; wrap glass jars well.

Rule conditions: Solid wax candles: cabin and checked, any sizeGel-type candles: cabin ban — pack checkedWax melts/tarts: solid, allowedGlass jars: cushion against baggage handling

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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Comment emballer candles

Bagage de cabine: Solid wax candles: yes. Gel-type candles: no — TSA treats them as gels. Checked bag handles both.

Bagage en soute: Yes — solid and gel candles alike; wrap glass jars well.

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Foire aux questions

Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Candles in a carry-on?

Solid wax candles: yes. Gel-type candles: no — TSA treats them as gels. Checked bag handles both.

Can you pack Candles in checked luggage?

Yes — solid and gel candles alike; wrap glass jars well.

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