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Are knitting needles allowed on board a plane?

I am flying Southwest and I am curious if they allow knitting needles...

Public Comments

1. The TSA, who governs what can and cannot be carried onboard an aircraft, specifically notes on their website (at the link below) that knitting needles are allowed both in carry-on bags as well as checked luggage. Note that, on the second link below, the TSA does not specifically prohibit metal knitting needles (as is incorrectly asserted in other answers) -- they do recommend that people not bring them in the event that an officer deems them to be a weapon; however, it does not specifically state they are disallowed.
2. Yes,but only bamboo and some other kind I can't remember. No metal ones are allowed though. Hope this helps and have a great flight!
3. I think only plastic ones, not metal ones. Try contacting Southwest just to be sure.