Corkscrews and security
 

I ran a search first, but came up empty-handed other than nailclippers cannot have attachments. Will corkscrews make it through carry-on? Kate

we always put it in checked just in case.

Per the TSA website corkscrews are fine. Of course that doesn't help IF you get a screener who takes it anyway. But I usually take an inexpensive one (I don't often check luggage so everything is in my carryon). the worst that will happen is you'll need to buy a new one in Europe.

Not checking luggage this time per travel tip thread... 22" carryon for 3 weeks! I'm going to hurt somebody if I live to regret the decision, but...
Kate

After successfully carrying my cheapie corkscrew (no knife blade, just a corkscrew) through several security checks a few months ago, it was finally confiscated by an overzealous screener at Heathrow on the final leg of my trip home (LHR-BOS). Best advice - pack a cheap one but be prepared to replace it at some point.

they don't get through in Heathrow or Athens:(

You cannot buy a cork extractor in Europe?

The rules seem to change every time we go through security.

Not really relevant to air travel, but last summer we went to see The Capitol Steps in D.C. It was playing in the auditorium of the Ronald Reagan Building and we had to go through airport-like security to get in. My husband tossed his usual stuff in the box, we walked through the metal detector and he collected his stuff at the other side. We were halfway down the hall when the security guard called him back because he'd forgotten to pick up his penknife!

I always buy one after I arrive Europe. Then it makes a great souvenier to bring back home. Pack it in checked luggage on the way home.

Why tempt fate? Or in anyway call attention to yourself in the security check points. I would rather avoid the hassle.

or, like was already mentioned, bring a really cheap one that wouldn't ruin your trip if it was taken away.

I usually take one in my trips, but have never attempted to put one in my carry on luggage.

It'll certainly not get through at Heathrow - I mistakenly had a little pair of scissors in my carry on and they took everything out of it, even after finding the "object of attention". BUt they measured my little scissors, discovered it was within the allowed size, and decided I could have them back.

In conclusion: if you are taking only a carry on bag, leave your corkscrew at home and buy one there (only 2GBPs).