Can You Bring Mints on a Plane?

Traveling by plane can be a stressful experience, but it doesn't have to be. One of the most common questions travelers have is can you bring mints on a plane. The answer is yes, you can bring mints on a plane. However, there are some restrictions.

TSA Approved Mints

According to the Transportation Security Administration, you can bring mints on a plane in your carry-on or checked baggage. However, the mints must be in solid form and cannot be liquid or gel. This means that you can bring hard mints, but you cannot bring liquid mints or mint-flavored lip balm.

Mints in Carry-On Luggage

If you are bringing mints in your carry-on luggage, you must place them in a clear quart-sized bag along with your other liquids and gels. The total amount of liquids and gels you can bring in your carry-on is 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

Mints in Checked Baggage

If you are bringing mints in your checked baggage, you do not need to place them in a clear quart-sized bag. However, you should make sure that the mints are packed securely so that they do not break or spill.

Additional Tips

* If you are traveling with a large quantity of mints, you should declare them to the TSA agent when you go through security.

* If you are traveling internationally, you should check the customs regulations of the country you are visiting to make sure that mints are allowed.

Success Stories

* "I was able to bring a bag of mints in my carry-on luggage on a recent flight. I placed the mints in a clear quart-sized bag along with my other liquids and gels, and I had no problems going through security."

* "I brought a box of mints in my checked baggage on a recent flight. I made sure that the mints were packed securely and I had no problems with them breaking or spilling."

* "I was traveling internationally and I was able to bring a bag of mints in my carry-on luggage. I checked the customs regulations of the country I was visiting and I found that mints were allowed."

Restrictions on Mints on Planes

Type of Mint	Carry-On	Checked Baggage
Solid mints	Allowed	Allowed
Liquid mints	Not allowed	Not allowed
Gel mints	Not allowed	Not allowed
Mint-flavored lip balm	Not allowed	Not allowed

Tips for Bringing Mints on Planes

Tip	Explanation
Place mints in a clear quart-sized bag for carry-on luggage	This will help you get through security more quickly.
Pack mints securely in checked baggage	This will prevent them from breaking or spilling.
Declare large quantities of mints to the TSA agent	This will help avoid any delays or confusion.
Check the customs regulations of the country you are visiting	This will ensure that mints are allowed.

Can You Bring Mints on a Plane?