If you’re someone who gets chilly on flights (and you know to avoid closing the plane’s air vent even if you’re cold), you may be wondering if you can bring your own blanket on board instead of relying on the thin (and sometimes questionably clean) ones airlines provide upon request. The good news is, according to the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), passengers can bring blankets through security in both carry-on and checked luggage. That’s good news for anyone wanting to bring their own cozy throw on board for maximum comfort.
But, keep in mind that — as always — TSA agents have the final say on what makes it through security. If you’re bringing a bulky blanket or using it to pad other items in your carry-on, they might ask you to remove it for additional checks. To make things go as smoothly as possible, keep your blanket neatly folded and easily accessible in case you need to put it in a separate bin during screening.
Blankets are a great way to make sleeping on a flight more comfortable, and they can be essential to surviving a long-haul flight. You may even want to invest in one specifically for travel, like this EverSnug travel blanket and pillow, which folds into a compact pouch for convenience.
Will the airline count your blanket as a personal item?
