This may sound like a REALLY absurd question, but given the fact that I’m seriously new to all of this, here goes…I know that pheromones are legal in the U.S. but is it permissible to fly in the U.S. with pheromones in your carry-on bag as part of your 3 fluid ounce limit or are they restricted in some way?
Thanks for helping a newbie!!
They are not restricted as far as I know. I have travelled with them a few times with no problems. But just bring what you need, in to-go’s, don’t bring your whole stash. Just in case.
Thanks for you help Silly kitty!
I’m kind of fighting off images of being taken away in cuffs or being mauled by a security dog because of having them in my bag. lol
Nah, don’t worry, you should be fine. If asked, just say they are perfumes. Which they kind of are.
Sillykitty is right. If you do some searches, you’ll find several other threads on this topic.
Yep, very common question and comes up every month or two. Know the TSA basics for carry-ons: 1) place all fluids in a clear quart ziplock and 2) each individual fluid can’t exceed 3.4 fl oz. They’re strict about the 3.4 fl oz and will actually take away your water bottle or juice!
Officially you’re supposed to remove the clear quart ziplock from your carry-on and place in a tray for x-rays. I fly every 2 or 3 months and have never bothered. The one time TSA searched my bag they scolded me a little but since I had everything in the clear quart ziplock they weren’t too concerned. Didn’t flinch or ask about my SOE or A314. Now my female friend simply tossed all her creams, shampoo, nail polish, etc., in her bag and Vegas TSA accused her of trying to “hide” things from them. BAsically dumped her entire bag out, dirty undies and everything. She’s actually just a messy packer.
I just went through Honolulu and Vegas TSA (today!) with mones and not a problem. HAte that damn body scanner. They can see you nekid and it takes 3 or 4 minutes to process. Really slows down the line.
Realize you can pack almost anything save highly flammable or explosive materials in your checked bag.
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Thanks Warren and Gegogi for your replies! I looked for this sort of topic but evidently I didn’t look quite hard enough. Sorry bout that.
Gegogi,
Thanks for the heads up on putting the stuff in my clear ziploc in my carry-on into the x-ray bin. I know I don’t want a total stranger on a power trip dumping my undies, clean or not, out for the world to see. Sheesh…I feel really bad for your friend!
I’m not a big fan of the scanners either but what I REALLY hate is having to take off my shoes to walk through the security checkpoints. Not to sound all Howard Hughes or anything, but having to put my feet where some dude with some weird foot fungus just did seriously grosses me out!! lol
Anyway, hope you ad a great trip! Thanks for the help!
I’ve never had any trouble I just put them in my carry on