First up: portable chargers that are bigger than your head. I get it—you want power. But those giant battery bricks? They’re a one-way ticket to a security bag search. Especially if they’re cracked or have the label worn off. TSA agents love a mystery brick.
Also, leave the multi-tool at home. You know, the one with the tiny knife, the corkscrew, and the little saw that could technically cut a bagel? That thing is a “no” from the gate. You will forget it’s in your backpack. You will cry when they confiscate it at security. I’ve seen grown adults mourn a Swiss Army knife.
And please—for the love of all that is holy—don’t bring a selfie stick. Are you taking a panoramic shot of the snack cart? No. You’re annoying everyone within a three-row radius. It’s a 2026 relic. Just use your arm like a normal human.
