💼 Cabin bag
No
Prohibited. Box cutters and utility knives are explicitly banned from carry-on.
✈️ Hold (checked)
Yes
Permitted in checked baggage.
💡 Tip: Box cutters and Stanley knives are prohibited in carry-on everywhere — they are the original reason aviation security rules were tightened. No exceptions, no discretion.
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Browse all Tools →Based on official TSA guidelines. Rules vary by airline and route — always verify with your carrier before travel. · Rules last verified May 2026.
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