10 Items Banned from Checked Bags at Illinois, WI, IA Airports

When you look back at photos of people flying on the national airlines from the 60s and 70s, it looks like an enjoyable experience. Everyone was dressed up, there were full meals served, and it looked like every seat had legroom.

Now flying seems to bring a lot of chaotic things just to get to and from your destination, and it doesn't bring the same joy and excitement that it used to.

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From delays and cancellations to long lines and lost luggage, flying can be stressful for many reasons, depending on individual preferences, experiences, and circumstances.

One of the other things that will bring on anxiety is the security procedures when entering an airport.

Items Banned From Putting in Checked Luggage at Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa Airports

Depending on how long it has been since you've flown domestically, there have been some changes to which items you can and can't put in your carry-on bags, and which items have to be checked.

Planning ahead and packing properly can facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience at the airport. Know what you can pack in your carry-on and checked baggage before arriving at the airport. -T.S.A.

Here are 10 items that you're banned from putting in your checked bags when flying out of airports in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa:

Bang Snaps

These are fun to throw at your friends' feet around the 4th of July but keep them at home when you're flying.

Pool and Spa Chlorine

Chemicals that clean the pools and spas are banned from both carry-on and checked baggage, so you'll have to mail it.

Bear Spray

Bear spray can be used as a weapon so it's now allowed to be in your carry-on or checked baggage.

Alcohol That's Over 140 Proof

Alcoholic beverages with more than 70% alcohol (over 140 proof), including grain alcohol and 151 proof rum are banned from your checked and carry-on bags.

Blasting Caps

It should go without saying, but explosives aren't allowed in your carry-on or checked baggage.

Cooking Spray

Don't know why you would need a spray can of Pam while you're flying, but it's banned in your checked bags.

English Christmas Crackers

There's a small amount of gunpowder in the English Christmas Cookie so it's banned from carry-on and checked bags

Butane

Having a pressurized can of butane is banned on a flight.

Cordless Curling Iron

Likely because of overheating battery issues, the cordless curling iron is a safety hazard.

Electronic Cigarettes / Vaping Devices