Last Updated on September 6, 2022
Key Takeaways
- Sharp blades are not permitted to be packed in hand luggage
- Only a blender with the blades removed can be brought on a plane in carry-on bags
- You can bring blenders with sharp blades in checked baggage but the blades must be securely wrapped
TSA Blender Rules
It’s the job of the Transportation Security Administration to keep passengers safe when they fly.
That’s why they restrict liquids and screen luggage to stop weapons from being brought on to the plane through airport security.
Here’s what they say about flying with blenders:
Effectively you can’t bring a blender on a plane in hand luggage. A blender is permitted but the blender blades are not. The TSA does not permit sharp objects to be packed in your carry on bag and a blender without the blades is pretty useless!
You can bring a blender on a plane in checked baggage. You just need to make sure the blades are securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers.
If you just want to bring your blender with you when you travel to make protein shakes then consider packing a blender bottle. Blender bottles that don’t have any blades can be packed in carry-on bags.
If you own an expensive blender it might be sensible to pack the blades in checked luggage and the blender without blades in carry-on bags. That’s because items packed in checked luggage can be lost, stolen, or damaged.
Of course that only works if your blender has removable blades and there are usually fees for bring checked luggage.
Another option might be to pack the blender without blades in hand luggage and ship the blades to your destination. That would cut down on the cost of shipping the entire blender and if the blades are lost it shouldn’t be too expensive to buy a replacement part.