Kitchen

🍹 Portable Blender

Rules differ by region: Sharp blades must be protected with a cover in carry-on or packed in checked luggage for safety.

💼 Cabin bag

Blades May Be Restricted

TSA allows blenders carry-on but blades may be flagged as sharp objects. Best practice: remove blades and pack them in checked baggage or wrap securely.

✈️ Hold (checked)

Allowed

No restrictions. Securely wrap blades to protect baggage handlers.

💡 Tip: Remove or securely wrap blades before packing. Sharp blades require extra caution in both carry-on and checked bags.

Common questions

The blender body itself is allowed, but exposed or removable blades may be flagged as sharp objects. The safest approach is to pack the blades in your checked baggage and carry the body on.

No declaration required, but blenders with sharp blades may be pulled aside for manual screening. Putting it in a separate tray speeds up the process.

Yes, with no restrictions. Wrap the blades in a cloth or use a blade guard to prevent them from cutting through your clothes or bag.

Yes. Battery-powered portable blenders are allowed in carry-on and checked bags. Lithium batteries under 100Wh can go in either; over 100Wh must travel in carry-on only.