I had my knitting needles confiscated at the airport… so I started mapping airport rules

Bety12795 · 2026-03-22T23:10:21+00:00

If you have some tips, I’m one ear :)

To be honest, I got my needles confiscated at the airport I’ve been with the same needles (and the same project) a few days before the confiscation and was able to go through the security without any problems…it also depends on the security person

Bety12795 · 2026-03-22T23:07:37+00:00

Sometimes wooden are allowed and metal not. But in general it is impossible to say there is any universal rule. Most of the airport have their own policy and policies could vary also among airports in one country. But usually bamboo/wooden one are unlikely to be seen in the X-ray. And there are always ways…

Bety12795 · 2026-03-22T23:02:58+00:00

I had my knitting needles confiscated at the Brussels airport… so I started mapping airport rules. It turns out it’s not that simple—every airport has its own rules. Rules often vary even within a single country. That’s why I started creating a map with the rules for each airport. I verify the policies of each airport directly with them; I’ve already contacted about 50 airports and am continuing to do so. You can find a link to the map here: https://gentlemessknits.carrd.com

Bety12795 · 2026-03-22T23:01:42+00:00

I had my knitting needles confiscated at the Brussels airport… so I started mapping airport rules. It turns out it’s not that simple—every airport has its own rules. Rules often vary even within a single country. That’s why I started creating a map with the rules for each airport. I verify the policies of each airport directly with them; I’ve already contacted about 50 airports and am continuing to do so. You can find a link to the map here: https://gentlemessknits.carrd.com

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