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There are various items that you are not allowed to take onto a plane, whether that be in your hand luggage or in your suitcase. Razors are one of the most frequently asked about carry-on items.

According to the TSA, certain types of razors are permitted on board while others are not. This article will help you understand the various rules for different types of razors including electric razors, straight razors, safety razors, disposable razors and razor blades.

Can I Bring An Electric Razor On a Plane?

Yes. Electric razors are allowed to be brought with checked/hold bags, as well as carry-on bags. This is because they are not designed to cause harm, they are not sharp objects and there is no risk of them setting on fire.

Can You Bring An Electric Razor On A Plane? 1
You can bring your electric razor with you on the plane

How And Where Should I Pack My Electric Razor?

It’s probably best to keep your electric razor in your checked luggage, as there is little chance of it causing any issues.

When packing your electric razor, put any protective caps onto the blade end, and pack it in the bag or box that it came with. If you want to be extra safe, you can wrap the razor bag in an item of clothing or towel.

Can I Bring a Safety Razor on a Plane?

Because the razor blades are so easy to remove, safety razors are not permitted in your carry-on luggage with the blade. They’re fine to pack in your carry-on bag without the blade but the blades must be stored in your checked luggage.

Can I Bring a Straight Razor on a Plane?

No. Straight razors are considered a sharp object and are prohibited in your carry-on baggage. You should pack them in your checked baggage. The one exception is if you remove the blade. They’re fine to pack in your carry-on without the blade but the blades must be stored in your checked luggage.

Can You Bring a Razor On a Plane?
Straight Razors, Safety Razors and Razor Blades like these cannot go in your carry-on bag

What about Razor Blades?

No. Razor blades cannot be in your carry on bag. If you have a razor blade, it must go in your checked luggage.

Can I Bring a Disposable Razor on a Plane?

Disposable razors come in two types. The type that is completely disposable (handle and all) and the type where you replace the cartridges, but keep the handle. Both types are permissible in carry-on luggage with the blade and replacement cartridges.

Can You Take Hair Clippers On The Plane?

You can also take sharp items such as hair clippers on the plane. The TSA staff may want to have a look, or they may even ask you to move them into another bag.

They can also go in your carry-on luggage or your checked luggage.

What’s The Difference Between Bringing Items in Carry-On Luggage vs. Hold Luggage?

Carry-on luggage are bags that you can take onto the actual plane and keep with you. You can place your carry-on/hand luggage in the overhead compartment on the plane, or you can place them underneath the seat in front of you for easier access.

Hold luggage is your luggage that must be checked in by the TSA staff, and it goes into the hold compartment of the plane. You have to drop off your hold luggage at the airport, and pick it up when you arrive at your destination.

As stated earlier, the rules are very different for what can be packed in a carry-on vs. a checked bag.

Is There Anything I Can’t Bring In My Carry-On Luggage?

There are a few things you cannot take in your carry-on luggage, and you will be asked to remove them.

  • Aerosols
  • Alcohol with more than 70% alcohol content
  • Ammunition
  • Sharp weapons such as knives, darts, and axes
  • Flammable liquid, gel, or aerosols
  • Fuels
  • Weapons such as firearms or hand grenades
  • Mercury medical thermometers

Carry-on luggage is designated for essential items and items that cannot go into the hold of the plane.

Is There Anything I Can’t Bring In My Hold/Checked Luggage?

There are also things that you cannot bring in your hold luggage, and you will be made to remove these items.

  • Lighters
  • Butane gas
  • Camp stoves
  • Car parts
  • Chlorine
  • Air guns
  • Cooking spray
  • Dry ice
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Firearms – there may be exceptions
  • Fireworks
  • Laptop batteries

If you bring anything flammable or that may catch fire, you will have issues.

Why Do Airlines Have So Many Rules?

It may be difficult to know what to pack and where, but airlines have these rules in place for safety reasons. Airlines may have slightly different rules around the world, but they are mostly similar.

Anything that may pose a risk to anyone or interfere with the transportation of the plane is not allowed. After all, you are up in the air.

Final Thoughts about Bringing a Razor on a Plane

Airlines typically have a lot of rules, and it can be confusing to know what you are allowed to bring, and what bags you are allowed to carry.

Electric razors and disposable are surprisingly allowed in checked luggage as well as carry-on luggage. The rules for Straight Razors and Safety Razors are much more stringent. We hope you’ve learned about what you can and cannot bring in your luggage.

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