Peut-on apporter Swords & Sabers en avion ?
Non — swords & sabers est interdit en bagage cabine aux contrôles de sûreté. Cabin: No — cutting/thrusting weapons, incl. fencing foils.
- · Cabin: No — cutting/thrusting weapons, incl. fencing foils
- · Checked: Yes, both countries
- · TSA: sheathe/wrap sharps to protect handlers
- · Antique or replica steel: same checked-only answer
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Règles par autorité de sécurité
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Cabine :
NON
No — swords, sabers and fencing foils are banned from the cabin.
Soute :
OUI
Yes — checked bags only, sheathed or securely wrapped.
Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.
Comment emballer swords & sabers
Bagage de cabine: No — swords, sabers and fencing foils are banned from the cabin.
Bagage en soute: Yes — checked bags only, sheathed or securely wrapped.
L’agent de contrôle a toujours le dernier mot pour décider si un article est autorisé.
Foire aux questions
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring Swords in a carry-on?
No — swords, sabers and fencing foils are banned from the cabin.
Can you pack Swords in checked luggage?
Yes — checked bags only, sheathed or securely wrapped.
Can I carry a fencing foil in my carry-on?
No. TSA’s swords entry explicitly includes fencing foils: checked baggage only, points capped, blades wrapped — and CATSA states identical verdicts.
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