Are knitting needles allowed on ANA?

Old Oct 23rd, 2016, 07:10 AM
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Are knitting needles allowed on ANA?

Does anyone know if knitting needles are allowed on carry-on luggage on ANA?
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Old Oct 23rd, 2016, 08:29 AM
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Are you flying out of the US -- then ANA has nothing to do w/ it. It is TSA who screens your luggage. And yes, knitting needles are OK.
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Old Oct 23rd, 2016, 11:39 PM
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I doubt the TSA controls what happens in Japanese airports so whilst you may be able to take them, will you be able to get them back? I would check with the airline. Even then, in my experience, airport security staff tend to have their own interpretation of the rules.
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Old Oct 24th, 2016, 06:55 AM
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>>I doubt the TSA controls what happens in Japanese airportsfrom.
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Old Oct 24th, 2016, 07:13 AM
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Just click on the item and you will have the correct answer for US departure.
http://apps.tsa.dhs.gov/mytsa/cib_re...px?search=need
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Old Oct 24th, 2016, 08:05 AM
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Thanks for your replies. I called ANA and they said it's up to the discretion of TSA, that they may consider anything with a point a weapon. The TSA website says they are allowed. I'm only concerned about the U.S. to Japan leg of the trip. I'm not going to even try on the return trip as I have had my needles confiscated before. So I'll give it a shot and hope for the best. Anything to make the time pass...
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Maybe it's time for some crocheting instead?

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Old Oct 24th, 2016, 08:21 AM
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How about a Kindle, maybe read a book about knitting?
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Old Oct 24th, 2016, 09:05 AM
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Knitting needles are allowed - TSA says so. Why are you still worrying?

Now, IF there is a terrorist threat between now and your flight that involves knitting needles . . . then sure, the rules could change. But that isn't very likely.
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