Anyone flying on American have any experience with taking their knitting needles in their carryon and knitting on the plane or in the airport??

Constance try this link AA rules
I recently flew from Germany and there was a lady on board with knitting needles knitting away...

Thanks Freddie, I have read the TSA rules but apparently it is up to the screeners to decide if you look like the mad knitter who would be dangerous on a plane with needles. And some knitters are getting their needles confiscated at the security checkpoints ;[ losing their needles and the work they have done.

maybe you can use plastic ones?? I don't know what difference this would make.. I thought I had read someplace that the TSA allows them now I am going to look around here as I think I read it here... This woman was really knitting away on my trip home.. I actually can't believe that they allow them as they can be weapons for sure......

Yes you can take knitting needles.. here is the low down

Check out Makeup and Personal items..

I think I would print that out in it's entirety and bring it with me just to be sure..

Security is real tight.
On my recent trip to BON, security took my 2 year old daughter's blankee and shoes off and placed them thru the Xray machine. This resulted in a 10 minute cry. I am not offended by this action, however they did laugh at her which was not nice.

(Message edited by gorji on February 18, 2007)

Knitting needles and crochet hooks, esp in plastic and with small rounded scissors are fine. No problem to Bon or other places and we fly out of DC which tends to be more than vigilent.

Lydia

No offense to the knitters, but to allow knitting needles and not a nail clipper or nail file... that's ridiculous! Our government at work!

errr Becky please read my link above "Makeup and personal items" the nail clippers and nail files are allowed..

(Message edited by scubahb on February 18, 2007)

No offense taken Becky. But maybe the knitters of the world can keep terrorism at bay because at least we will be armed if something happens on a plane. Sit by me.
For awhile they did not allow them at all but the rules do say now that is it ok but, no matter what the rules say, there are plenty of knitters who have had to take their knitting off the needles and throw them out before they would be allowed to board. I am going to bring my bamboo ones, not metal, though what difference that makes I don't know. I hate wasting time in an airport. Knitting at least gives me the illusion of doing something useful.

sorry Freddie... I'm on dial up and links just don't open well (or very fast at all!). Last time I flew, they were still taking nail clippers away.

no problem Becky here is the low down on that section.. i am goin gto post carry on only...
Makeup & Personal Items




Aerosol spray bottles and cans Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container
All creams and lotions including Neosporin or first-aid creams and ointments, topical or rash creams and ointments, suntan lotions, moisturizers, etc. Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container

Bubble bath balls, bath oils or moisturizers Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container

Bug and mosquito sprays and repellents Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container

Cigar Cutters
Yes


Corkscrews
Yes


Cuticle Cutters
Yes


Deodorants made of gel or aerosol Yes -3 oz. or smaller container

Eye drops - You are allowed to carry a 3 oz. or smaller container of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. There is no restriction on the amount you may carry, but containers greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag.

Eyeglass Repair Tools - including screwdrivers.
Yes


Eyelash Curlers
Yes


Gel-filled bras and similar prosthetics - Gel-filled bras may be worn through security screening and aboard aircraft.
Yes

Hair styling gels and spray of all kinds including aerosol Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container

Hair Straightener or Detangler Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container

Knitting and Crochet Needles
Yes


Knives - except for plastic or round bladed butter knives.
No Check in ONLY


Lip gels such as Carmex or Blistex Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container

Liquid lip glosses or other liquids for lips
Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container


Liquid bubble bath including gel or liquid filled
Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container


Liquid foundations
Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container


Liquid, gel or spray perfumes and colognes
Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container


Liquid sanitizers
Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container


Liquid soaps
Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container


Liquid mascara
Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container


Make up removers or facial cleansers
Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container


Mouthwash
Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container


Nail Clippers
Yes


Nail Files
Yes


Nail polish and removers
Yes -3 oz. or smaller container


Non-prescription liquid or gel medicines like cough syrup and gel cap type pills - You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. Volumes greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag. For more details see read our information on liquid medications



Personal lubricants - You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. Volumes greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag. Yes Yes
Safety Razors - including disposable razors.



Saline solution - You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. Volumes greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag.



Scissors - plastic or metal with blunt tips.
Yes


Scissors - metal with pointed tips and blades shorter than four inches in length.
Yes


Shampoos and conditioners
Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container


Toothpaste
Yes - 3 oz. or smaller container


Toy Transformer Robots
Yes


Toy Weapons - if not realistic replicas.
Yes


Tweezers
Yes


Umbrellas- allowed in carry-on baggage once they have been inspected to ensure that prohibited items are not concealed.
Yes


Walking Canes - allowed in carry-on baggage once they have been inspected to ensure that prohibited items are not concealed.
Yes

there ya go!! TSA rules

Actually, the problem with knitting needles is TSA is afraid you will knit an afgan.