Carry-on bags
Yes, with conditions
Checked luggage
Yes
Rules for Flights in the USA
Glow sticks are allowed in hand and cargo baggage on flights in the United States. When traveling on hand baggage, glow sticks must abide by the liquids rule: they must be under 3.4 oz / 100 ml, and travel packed with all other liquids in a 1 quart-sized, clear, resealable plastic bag. There aren’t any limits for glow sticks traveling in checked baggage.
Rules for Flights in Other Countries
Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, China, and India
In regards to flights within Canada, Europe, the UK, New Zealand, China, and India the local flight authorities haven’t mentioned any specific restrictions that mention glow sticks.
However, glow sticks don’t contain any seriously dangerous chemicals, so it’s safe to assume that they’re allowed on planes just like any other liquid. It’s worth noting though, that glow sticks can contain small amounts of hydrogen peroxide, which is slightly irritating to the skin. Most flight authorities limit skin irritants in hand luggage, so it’s best practice to pack glow sticks in checked luggage whenever possible.
It’s also worth mentioning that there are restrictions for liquids in hand luggage, including glow sticks – they must fit in your 20 x 20 cm (1 quart) resealable bag of toiletries. In checked luggage, there aren’t any restrictions regarding liquids.
Australia
Australian authorities don’t specify if glow sticks are permitted or banned in carry-on and checked baggage, but generally, glow sticks are considered harmless and are allowed aboard Australian flights. When traveling in carry-on glow sticks are subject to a limit of 3.4 ounces/ 100 milliliters. As they are liquids, they must travel together with other liquids in a clear resealable plastic bag.
If you’re traveling domestically within Australia, you don’t have to follow the liquids rule and you don’t have a limit for your glow sticks on hand luggage. There aren’t any limits for checked baggage either.
Sources: For writing this article, we took information only from official sources, like airline regulators, government websites, and major airlines. If you want to confirm that our information is accurate and up to date, click on any of the links mentioned above. We linked out to where we found this information for each country.
Disclaimer: The final decision of whether you can bring glow sticks onboard airplanes always rests on the security officer. Some airlines also have additional rules that may be different.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bringing Glow Sticks on Planes
Do I need to take out glow sticks when going through security?
Yes, you need to take glow sticks out of a carry-on when going through security along with your other liquids. According to TSA, since glow sticks are liquids they follow the 3-1-1 liquids rule and go packed in a clear resealable bag with other toiletries. You should also take out the bag from your carry-on when going through airport security.
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Is it better to pack glow sticks in hand or checked luggage?
It’s best to pack large quantities of glow sticks in checked baggage when flying in the United States. Glow sticks are considered a liquid and must be packed with other liquids and toiletries inside a 1-quart resealable plastic back when traveling in a carry-on. Since there is a restriction for liquids in hand luggage it’s best to keep your package of glow sticks in the checked baggage.
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Can I bring glow necklaces and bracelets on planes?
Glow necklaces and bracelets are allowed in hand and cargo baggage on planes in the United States. When traveling in a carry-on, glow necklaces and bracelets must travel in a quart-sized resealable bag with other liquids and should be under 3.4 ounces / 100 milliliters. There aren’t any limits for glow necklaces and bracelets on checked luggage, but you should use a hard shell case or a mailing tube to store them and prevent the pressure from activating the glow sticks.
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