When I first considered the question of whether you can bring glass on a plane in carry on my first thought was why would you want to? But then, when I started to think about it, and did some research on the questions that the TSA gets asked, it soon became apparent that it is not such an unusual request after all. Show
There are many reasons why you might ask is glass allowed on planes in hand luggage. For example:
If it is a particularly fragile glass item you probably wouldn’t want to chance packing it in your checked bag, even if you have booked one, particularly when you see the way bags are sometimes handled. Keeping it with you in your hand luggage will probably ensure it arrives at the other end of the journey without getting broken.
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Can you bring glass through TSA airport securityIn general, provided the glass items do not contain a liquid then there are few if any TSA glass restrictions with regard to taking anything made of glass through airport security. If the glass container does contain liquid (or gel) then it must be no larger than 3.4 fluid ounces / 100 ml. As well as glass items the same rules generally also apply to any ceramic items that you may wish to bring in your cabin bags on a plane. What types of glass items can you bring in carry on
What types of glass can’t you bring in your carry onAs you can probably deduce from the large list above of glass items that you can take with you in hand luggage, there is little that you cannot take with you. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website states that these items fall into the forbidden category:
Where to get advice if you are unsureAskTSAIf you are flying within, to, or from the USA then if you are unsure about whether you can bring particular glass items in hand luggage then I suggest you use the very efficient #asktsa service on Twitter. They will be able to answer you fully. Here are a few examples: This passenger is asking if glass picture frames are acceptable: Contact your airlineAlthough you may be ok to bring the things identified above through airport security I would strongly urge you to contact the airline or airlines you are flying with if you have any particularly large items of glass you wish to take on board the aircraft with you, particularly if they won’t fit in your carry on bag. Examples of these could be larger picture frames, large glass vases etc. Can you bring glass in checked baggage?There are no restrictions on bringing glass in checked baggage, except if they are glass bottles containing alcohol. Alcohol is permitted in limited quantities unless it is over 140 proof (70% ABV – alcohol by volume) as this is considered flammable so it is banned. Read: Alcohol in checked bags. How to carry glass items in flightObviously, you do not want whatever glass item you may be taking with you onboard to get broken. So ideally, as with all fragile items, they should either be wrapped in bubble wrap or some other cushioning item and perhaps even stored in a cardboard box or other container which will help to protect it. Be mindful though that you may well have to show it to a TSA officer at the security checkpoint so if you wrap it too well then this may prove difficult without fully unwrapping it again. SummaryGlass can be taken on a plane in both carry on bags or checked bags. If the glass contains a liquid (such as a bottle of wine or even a large snow globe) then it is subject to the TSA liquids rule so can only be taken through airport security if it is smaller than 3.4 ounces. FAQsCan you take shot glasses on a plane?Yes, you can take shot glasses on a plane in either your hand luggage or your checked luggage Can you bring a glass bottle on a plane?Yes, you can bring glass bottles on a plane in either your cabin baggage or your checked baggage. If the bottles contain a liquid and are larger than 3.4 fluid ounces (100 ml) then they cannot be taken through airport security so will have to go in checked baggage. Can I bring a glass vase on a plane?Yes you can bring a glass vase on a plane in either carry on, checked baggage or as a separate personal item. Leave the water and cut flowers behind though! Can you bring a mason jar on a plane?You can bring a mason jar through airport security and into a plane in carry on provided it does not contain any liquid or some other substance considered a liquid by the TSA such as gels, creams or jams. Can you take glass makeup bottles on a plane?You can take glass makeup bottles on a plane in carry on provided the bottle is smaller than 3.4 ounces. Larger makeup bottles can be packed in checked bags. Can you bring wine glass on a plane?You can take a wine glass on a plane in either your hand luggage or your checked luggage Will a glass bottle break on an airplane?If a glass bottle is not packed properly there is a good chance that it might get broken. It will not be broken by the change in air pressure though. I have been traveling around the world by air since the early 70s and living overseas too. I worked for British Airways for a number of years and I am also a private pilot. Can you bring glass on a plane carry on?Essentially, if the glass item can be wrapped safely and fits into your carry-on, you're allowed to take it on a plane. Carry-on luggage is the safer option for glass and other delicate items, as checked baggage can be roughly handled. Be sure to wrap glass items securely to ensure nothing breaks during travel.
Can I have glass in my checked luggage?Checked Bags: Yes
page. The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.
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