💼 Cabin bag
Yes
Permitted. Standard clothing item, no restrictions.
✈️ Hold (checked)
Yes
Permitted.
💡 Tip: Compression socks are standard clothing items with no security restrictions. Wear them on the plane — they help prevent deep vein thrombosis on long flights.
Recommended
Compression socks / flight socks
Common questions
Yes, with no restrictions. They are ordinary clothing items.
Yes. You do not need to remove compression socks at security.
No. Even prescription compression stockings are just clothing from a security perspective — no documentation required.
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Browse all Medical →Based on official United States security guidelines. Rules vary by airline and route — always verify with your carrier before travel. · Rules last verified May 2026.
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