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It’s no trick: Avoid bringing these items when you fly this Halloween

This fake bullet-lined belt was not permitted through the security checkpoint at John F. Kennedy International Airport earlier this year. (Courtesy TSA)

Ghouls and goblins are more than welcome to fly the spooky skies this Halloween 鈥 but the TSA is asking you not to bring some of these other items with you.

The agency has already confiscated a fake bullet-lined belt, sai swords that are popular with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fans and, yep, a razor-bladed Batarang.

This Batarang, which has two razor-sharp blades, was removed from a traveler鈥檚 carry-on bag at Buffalo-Niagara International Airport earlier this year. (Courtesy TSA)

That doesn’t mean you can’t hitch a ride on your broomstick, but do be aware of prohibited items.

If you’re toting a magic potion, keep the TSA’s in mind. That means any liquid you’ve got with you can only be 3.4 ounces or less and it has to fit into a plastic quart-sized bag if being carried through a security checkpoint.

Bladed props 鈥 knives, hatchets, pitchforks, lightsabers, brooms, swords and scythes 鈥 have to be checked in baggage.

This replica hand grenade was removed from a carry-on bag at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. (Courtesy TSA)
This replica hand grenade was removed from a carry-on bag at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. (Courtesy TSA)

Don’t bring explosive replicas: anything that looks like it might go boom, including grenades, bombs or rocket launchers, are prohibited.

Candy is allowed, but any liquid has to follow that 3-1-1 rule.

And don’t wear your creepy mask through security. You’re gonna have to take it off so officers can ID you. Ditto for face paint.

If you’re a caped crusader, that fluttering fabric will need to be placed in a carry-on bag or bin until screening is over.

Pumpkins 鈥 specifically of the jack-o’-lantern variety 鈥 are technically OK, but bring it in a carry-on bag.

If you’ve got questions about what you can or cannot fly with, check with the TSA over Twitter/X or Facebook Messenger at . Travelers may also send a question by texting 鈥淭ravel鈥 to AskTSA (275-872).

Good night, good frights and great flights.

Will Vitka

William Vitka is a Digital Writer/Editor for 91欧美激情.com. He's been in the news industry for over a decade. Before joining 91欧美激情, he worked for CBS 91欧美激情, Stuff Magazine, The New York Post and wrote a variety of books鈥攁bout a dozen of them, with more to come.

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