When traveling you might be considering taking your umbrella on the plane with you, but whether you are planning to take a small or big umbrella you will need to be aware of some simple rules to avoid any nasty surprises at the airport.
Here is a short answer.
Umbrellas are allowed through the security checkpoint and in both carry-on and checked baggage without any issues, your umbrella still has to fit within the airlines luggage size limits for carry-on bags. if you are taking a beach umbrella for example you may need to consider transporting it as checked baggage.
In this article, I will help you with everything you need to know about bringing your umbrella on a plane.
Let’s dive right in.
Can You Take an Umbrella on a Plane?
Can You Bring An Umbrella Through The TSA Security Checkpoint?
If you are flying within the United States you already know the TSA is in charge of deciding what items you can bring on board the airplane.
And according to the TSA you are allowed to bring Umbrellas in either carry-on and checked baggage.
However, you will need to stay within your airline size and weight restrictions the TSA added.
Some passengers are asking about pointed umbrellas, but the TSA or other major airlines do not have any restrictions on them.
| Umbrellas | Carry-on Baggage | Checked Baggage |
|---|---|---|
| Rain umbrellas | Allowed | Allowed |
| Beach umbrellas | Ensure it is within the airline size | Allowed |
| Umbrellas for patio | Ensure it is within the airline size | Allowed |
| Stroller umbrellas | Allowed | Allowed |
| Golf umbrellas | Allowed | Allowed |
Is Umbrella Allowed In Carry-on?
You can bring almost any type of umbrellas; Rain Umbrella; Golf Umbrella; Patio Umbrella on your carry on baggage free of charge, but you should consider your airline carry on size.
If you are traveling with a large umbrella like a beach umbrella or a parasol , you should be careful with its size.
The size might cause your umbrella to be gate checked and even pay additional fees.
If your umbrella is small and can fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you should be good to go, most airlines will count an umbrella as a small additional item.
American Airlines customer service sums it up , “as long as I doesn’t exceed their dimensions you can bring it on board “
Can You Take Umbrella In Checked Luggage?
There are no restrictions against packing an Umbrella on your checked bag. but as stated above make sure to check your airlines checked baggage size and weight.
Frankly, I never had any issues taking an umbrella in checked baggage, even a beach umbrella.
What Size Umbrella Can You Take On A Plane?
You can bring almost all types of umbrellas on airplanes, and most airlines allow small size umbrellas on board, for example here is what United Airlines carry-on size is.
The carry-on bags is 9 inches x 14 inches x 22 inches (22 centimeters x 35 centimeters x 56 centimeters).
And the personal item should fit underneath the seat in front of you. with a size of are 9 inches x 10 inches x 17 inches (22 centimeters x 25 centimeters x 43 centimeters).
In addition of the two items above you are also allowed to bring the following:
- A jacket
- An umbrella
- Reading material
- Food or merchandise that you buy in the airport
- Assistive devices (such as a collapsible wheelchair, cane, crutches, medical device for prescription medications, or portable oxygen concentrator)
- FAA-approved child restraint system or safety seat
- A diaper bag
- A breast pump
- A camera
- A pet carrier (service charges apply for in-cabin pets)
So the size of your umbrella should not exceed the airline carry-on or personal item size.
For example if you bring a long umbrella inside with a large size of more than the airline you are flying ( United as example here ): 9 inches x 10 inches x 17 inches the umbrella will be counted as your personal item.
Airlines Regulations About Traveling With Umbrellas
A jacket, umbrella, diaper bag, duty free items, and assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, strollers, child restraint seats, etc.) do not count towards your carry-on allowance.
According to United Airlines, you can bring a small umbrella in addition to your carry-on bag and personal item free of charge.
According to Spirit Airlines You can bring one personal item and bring items like an umbrella, camera, infant diaper bag, assistive devices, outer garments (e.g., coats, hats and wraps), reading material and food for the flight for no additional charge.
According to Jetblue umbrellas are permitted in carry-on luggage. One of delta crew members may ask you to stow it in one of your bags. Umbrellas don’t count toward your baggage allowance, but it’s subject to available space.
In addition of your carry on bag and personal item you are also allowed to bring on delta A jacket, an umbrella, diaper bag, duty free items, and assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, strollers, child restraint seats, etc.) do not count towards your carry-on allowance.
Yes, when traveling on Southwest, you can bring assistive / mobility devices, Walking canes and umbrellas on board the airplane and they won’t count toward your carry-on baggage.
According to British airways You can take umbrellas and walking sticks (excl. hiking poles) in either your hand or checked baggage.
Since Easyjet do not mention Umbrellas on its website i checked Twitter and found this answer from Easyjet answered a passenger about taking a black umbrella wooden handle:
“Yes you are good to bring some extra things into the cabin. e.g. umbrella, overcoat, crutches, walking stick, one standard bag of goods bought at the airport .”
I checked If Ryanair allow umbrellas on board and found this answer on Twitter “May I know if the foldable umbrella is allowed in hand carry baggage? “
Hi Oscar, yes it should not be a problem at all. Just pass by our desk for our crew to tag it.
Final Thoughts On Taking Umbrellas On Planes.
You won’t have any issues with the TSA taxi g umbrella through the security checkpoint.
Small umbrellas are good to go on airplanes as a free additional item, however; sometimes they might be subject to available space.
Ensure that you always review your airline luggage carry-on size and weight restrictions.
we hope this helps.
Happy travels
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