Chewing gum can be a great travel buddy, and chewing a gum while enjoying your favorite movie or watching inflight entertainment is thrilling.
But can you bring gum through the security? and can you chew gum on a plane?
Here is the short answer: According to the Transportation Security Administration you are allowed to carry all types of gum through the security checkpoint and in checked bags, you can also chew gum on a plane without any issues .
Keep reading to know more about traveling with chewing gum and lollies inside your carry-on or checked luggage.
Let’s dive right in.
TL;DR
- All types of gum (and mints) are allowed through TSA security.
- You can pack gum in both carry-on and checked baggage.
- You can bring both sealed or open gum on a plane.
- You can chew gum during your flight without restrictions.
- Singapore bans gum sales, but allows certain types with a prescription.
Can You Bring Gum Through Airport Security?
When traveling within or from the U.S. the TSA scans every item before going on a plane, if it is something illegal or goes above their limits it will not make it through the security checkpoint.
When it comes to gum, you can bring it whether it is Xylitol Chewing Gum, Gummi Bears, or ice breakers gum.
They don’t have any restrictions or limits.
It is a green check mark for both carry-on and checked luggage.
As most chewing gum is small, you don’t even need to worry about it and you can definitely chew gum and pass through the security checkpoint or just have it in your pocket.
Still Confused? Let TSA Explain
I want to find more responses from the TSA and I searched on X (formerly Twitter), here is what I found.
@Don wanted to bring this bag of PUR gum, Coolmint flavor, in his carry-on.
The @AskTSA team replied that no worries that his Pur bag of gum are allowed in carry-on baggage.
The same answer is given to this passenger who wanted to bring both gum and candy in his personal item.
Can You Take Mints And Chewing Gum On a Plane?
Mints are easy to carry and take on-the-go because of their small size, and I see no reason to ban mints and gum through the security checkpoint and for personal use on airplanes.
As you can see in the screenshot above the TSA website stated that gum is good to go in both carry-on and checked baggage, this applies also to mint.
Can You Bring Open Gum Through Airport Security?
Yes, you can bring gum in both its original packaging or in open boxes or containers, but it is preferable to bring it in sealable bags that are easy to inspect and avoid spillage over your belongings.
Can You Take Gum In Checked Baggage?
Yes, you can definitely place as many packages of gum as you want in checked luggage.
Just keep in mind that you want to be able to reach your guy once you check in your bag, so take what you need and place it in your pocket or personal item.
Also ensure that your check bag is always within your airline checked baggage size and weight.
Take Gum On International Flights
If you are planning to bring some gum and other souvenirs from your destination country then you can do so.
And you can take gum to any country in the world except Singapore, they did ban selling gum 1992.
However, according to this article on BBC since 2004 as a result of the US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, pharmacists and dentists have been allowed to sell “therapeutic” gum to customers with a medical prescription.
This includes standard sugar free gum.
Do I Have To Chew Gum Before a Plane Take Off?
It is called Earache when you feel that pressure inside your ears.
When the plane takes off or lands, the air pressure in the cabin changes more than the pressure inside your ears, this can make your ears feel blocked or uncomfortable.
But you don’t always have to shew gum, because yawning, or swallowing can also help make the pressure equal inside and outside your ears.
Final Thoughts: Can You Bring Gum On a Plane?
You can bring chewing gum, bubble gum and candy in almost any airline without any restrictions.
There are no special instructions or limits unless you are traveling with gum in liquid form.
Ensure that you leave your seat fresh and neat 🙂
Someone forgot or left gum on this American airline seat which is not cool for the other passengers flying on this plane.
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I hope this helps
Happy travels
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