When it comes to bringing items through checkpoints, we’ve seen just about everything. Traveling for the holidays is an even bigger challenge. Everyone has favorite foods from home that they want to bring to Thanksgiving dinner, or items from their destination that they want to bring back home.

Not sure about what you can and can’t bring through the checkpoint*? Here’s a list of liquid, aerosol and gel items that you should put in your checked bag, ship ahead, or leave at home:

Gravy
Salad dressing
Oils and vinegars
Cranberry sauce
Salsa
Sauces
Creamy dips
Wine, Liquor and beer
Other beverages
Jams and jellies
Soups

Note: You can bring pies and cakes through the security checkpoint, but be advised that they might be subject to additional screening.

Picking up a last-minute gift at the airport or taking holiday gifts from home on your flight? 3-1-1 applies to gifts purchased before the checkpoint* too:

Perfume
Cologne
After shave
Lotions
Wine, beer and liquor
Gift baskets with food items like salsa, jams and salad dressings

Remember! – do not wrap gifts you’re taking on the plane. Security officers may have to unwrap gifts if they need to take a closer look. Either ship wrapped gifts ahead of time or wait until your destination to wrap them.
* Items purchased after the checkpoint have been pre-screened and can be taken on the plane.

If you have travel tips that have worked well for you during the holiday season, feel free to share them with your fellow members by replying to this post!