Miscellaneous

🎁 Wrapped gifts

💼 Cabin bag

Depends

Permitted but TSA may ask you to unwrap for inspection. Wrap after security or use a gift bag.

✈️ Hold (checked)

Depends

Permitted but security may open and not rewrap. Use gift bags for checked bags too.

💡 Tip: Wrapped gifts are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage, but security may ask you to unwrap them for inspection. Wrap gifts after clearing security, or use gift bags that can be opened easily. TSA will not rewrap items they inspect.

Common questions

Yes, but security may ask you to unwrap them for inspection — and they will not rewrap them. Wrap gifts at your destination, or use gift bags that can be opened and resealed.

If you want to guarantee the wrapping stays intact, neither is safe. Customs can also open checked bags. Wrap at your destination for the best result.

The gift wrapping itself is not an issue — the contents must comply with standard security and customs rules. A wrapped bottle of duty-free spirits is fine; a wrapped aerosol can over 100ml in carry-on would not be.