Baby products, prescription and non-prescription medicines (including special dietary products), and medical items required during a flight are exempt. For medicines and medical items, you will need to present these items along with proof (e.g. doctor's letter) at the screening point.
You may place medications in 3.4 ounce (100 milliliters) or smaller containers in a one-quart size clear zip-top plastic bag along with your other personal liquid and gel items. If your prescription medications come in larger containers or bottles, you will need to pack them separately in your carry-on bag.
If you're planning on taking any medication with you in your hand luggage, you can only take an amount that would be enough to cover your flight plus a reasonable amount to account for possible delays. These must be in their original packaging and must be correctly labelled.
Remove personal electronic devices larger than a cell phone from your carry-on bag and place them into a bin with nothing placed on or under them for X-ray screening. (E.g. laptops, tablets, e-readers and handheld game consoles.) Remember to check the bins and collect all belongings after going through screening.
Pills and powders
You can pack these items in their original packaging or transfer to pill organizers. You won't need to declare or show them to TSA agents when going through security.
Your doctor's letter must specify the name of the medicine and dosage. Ensure the medication remains in its original packaging with the dispensing label intact. This will assist with identifying each substance at the border. Be ready to declare all medication to the Australian Border Force upon arrival.
Travelling with your medicines
Always carry medicines and medical equipment (needles, syringes and so on) in their original, correctly labelled packages. Carry your medicine in your hand luggage (although check your airline's regulations before travelling) with a copy of your prescription.
When you go through the security checks at the airport, you must present your liquids for inspection, making sure that any supporting document that you need is with your medication. Security officers may also need to carry out additional checks on these items, but this is usually nothing to worry about.
There's no limit for powder or pills. All medicines are subject to additional security screening and must be kept in a transparent, re-sealable bag. Insulin, EpiPens, hypodermic needles and medicines must be supported by a medical certification letter, as must children's medicine.
Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.
Ability to Detect Drugs
Airport security scanners are designed to detect metal objects which helps pinpoint certain weapons and contraband, but not drugs.
Do not pack you portable charger (power pack) in hold luggage: Taking your portable phone charger (power pack) on a plane is fine, but just remember to pack it in your hand luggage. Do not put them in your hold luggage as this is not permitted and could result in your luggage not being loaded.
containers must hold no more than 100ml. containers should be in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag, which holds no more than a litre and measures around 20cm by 20cm. contents must fit comfortably inside the bag so it can be sealed.
Put coins, keys, mobile phones and other small items in your coat or hand baggage. Place your hand baggage and coat into a tray. Place any liquid items (important: see 'Liquids - 100ml rule' above), correctly bagged, into the tray. Pushchairs and walking aids will be X-ray screened.
It is recommended that medication be clearly labeled to facilitate the screening process. You may bring medically necessary liquids, medications and creams in excess of 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in your carry-on bag. Remove them from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from the rest of your belongings.
The NHS advises: “Carry your medication in your hand luggage with a copy of your prescription. “Pack a spare supply of medication in your suitcase or hold luggage (along with another copy of your prescription) in case you lose your hand luggage.”
Yes, you can carry tablets, mobiles, laptops, and other electronic devices on an airplane in your carry-on luggage.
However, we do advise you to pack your medication in your hand luggage where possible, especially if it is medication that you may need to take during the flight.
You can take prescription and non-prescription medicine onboard domestic flights. However, if you are connecting to an international flight or your domestic flight is departing from an international terminal, limits apply.
You can take baby formula, prescription and non-prescription medicines (including special dietary products) and medical items on-board if you need them during the flight. Please carry with you evidence about your medicines and medical items. This evidence may be a doctor's letter explaining why you need the medicine.
In practice, so long as the items are not illegal to possess or if "controlled" are not in a quantity that exceeds personal use and/or the passenger had resonance documentation to support possessing them and in that quantity, there should be no issues.
Since toothpaste is considered a liquid, paste, or gel by the TSA, most of us toss those tiny one-ounce tubes in our carry-on bags. However, if you want to ditch the hard-to-recycle packaging, consider toothpaste tablets, an ecofriendly alternative that's not subject to the 3-1-1 rule.
According to current Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations, all liquids that are carried into the cabin of the plane must be in a 1-quart bag. It must be a clear plastic bag that you will take out of your carry-on luggage and put in the screening bin while going through the security line.
TSA classifies both solid deodorant and lipstick as solids. Neither needs to go in your liquids bag.
You can take all plug-in phone chargers with you in your carry-on or checked bags with ease as they do not contain any form of battery and, therefore, do not present any danger. Typically, you will not be able to use this type of charger onboard as most airplanes do not have power sockets.