Airport Security Myths Busted: What You Really Can’t Take On A Plane

There are many urban myths about airport security. Some of these stem from media portrayals and out-of-date information. It should be noted that while airport security regulations tend to be reasonably uniform around the world, there are variations. For example, water is permitted through security on domestic flights in Indonesia. In contrast, no water, including water purchased after airport security in the departure lounge, is allowed on flights to Australia from Vietnam. This article will focus on US airport security.