We Make Packing for Flights Simple and Stress-Free
BringOnPlane is a free TSA baggage rules engine and smart packing assistant built for the 900 million travelers who face baggage checkpoint confusion every year.
Our Mission
Airport security is stressful. Every year, millions of travelers reach the TSA checkpoint only to discover that their hand cream, peanut butter, or lithium power bank violates a rule they didn’t know about. Items get confiscated. Flights get missed. Trips start badly.
BringOnPlane exists to eliminate that moment. We’ve catalogued every TSA, FAA, and CBP regulation into a searchable, always-updated database. Whether you’re asking“can I bring food through TSA?”, “can I bring a vape on a plane?”, “what can I bring in my carry-on bag?”— you get an instant, accurate, plain-English answer.
We believe the best packing assistant is one that works before you even leave home. That’s why we built the packing list generator: it checks every item against TSA rules automatically and tells you exactly where each one belongs — carry-on, checked bag, or leave it at home.
Why Travelers Choose BringOnPlane
Instant Results
Search any item and get a carry-on vs. checked bag ruling in under a second — no sign-up, no loading screens.
TSA Verified Rules
Our database is built directly from TSA.gov, FAA safety guidelines, and CBP customs regulations — always current.
International Coverage
We cover airline-specific rules (Delta, United, Emirates, Ryanair) and country customs rules for 10+ destinations.
100% Free
No login, no subscription, no paywall. BringOnPlane is completely free because safe travel should be accessible to everyone.
Offline Capable
Your packing list is saved to your browser’s local storage — no internet required after the first page load.
In-Depth Explanations
Every item page explains not just whether it’s allowed, but why — so you understand the rule and can explain it at the checkpoint.
How We Source Our Data
All baggage rules on BringOnPlane are sourced from official government and airline publications:
- TSA (Transportation Security Administration) — tsa.gov
- FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) — faa.gov
- CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) — cbp.gov
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
- Airline-specific carry-on and checked baggage policies
- Country customs authority official publications
Our content team reviews published regulations and updates item rules whenever official policies change. We always link to primary source materials so you can verify any ruling yourself.
Disclaimer: While we make every effort to maintain accuracy, BringOnPlane is an informational tool and not a substitute for official TSA guidance. Always verify with your airline and the TSA website before travel.
Editorial Standards & Fact-Checking Policy
At BringOnPlane, we prioritize accuracy, authoritativeness, and trust (E-E-A-T). Air travel security rules involve safety-critical decisions, and inaccurate information can result in delayed flights or confiscated personal items. To maintain the highest standard of editorial integrity:
1. Direct Regulatory Verification
Every item ruling is cross-referenced with primary government sources (TSA.gov, FAA HazMat guidelines, and 49 CFR regulations) prior to publication.
2. Periodic Audit Cycle
Our editorial team conducts annual and quarterly audits of all 100+ item pages to capture regulatory updates issued by federal security agencies.
3. Human Review & Correction
All published travel guides and item descriptions are written and reviewed by aviation compliance reference specialists — not raw automated scrapes.
4. Feedback & Correction Loop
If travelers notify us of rule updates or checkpoint policy discrepancies, our team verifies and updates the database within 24 hours. Write to:errors@bringonplane.com
Meet the Editorial Team
Every guide on BringOnPlane is researched, written, and reviewed by our in-house travel and aviation compliance specialists.
Sarah Jenkins
Lead Aviation Compliance Writer
Sarah spent 9 years as an airline operations coordinator and cabin crew trainer before transitioning to travel journalism. She cross-references every guide against the official TSA, FAA, IATA, and ICAO technical instructions, ensuring BringOnPlane content reflects the most current regulatory standards. Sarah specializes in dangerous goods classifications, international customs law, and carry-on policy research.
Marcus Reid
International Travel Policy Researcher
Marcus is a frequent long-haul traveler with over 200 flights across 60+ countries and a background in international trade compliance. He focuses on country-by-country customs research, airline baggage policy tracking, and TSA checkpoint procedural changes. Marcus reviews all international destination guides for legal accuracy across EU, APAC, and MENA aviation jurisdictions.
Our Review Process
All guides are verified against primary sources including TSA.gov, FAA.gov, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, and official airline policy pages before publication. Guides are reviewed quarterly — or immediately following any major regulatory change — to ensure continued accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please contact errors@bringonplane.com.
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