So, I was planning this trip, right? And I’ve got this cart I use for lugging around my stuff. It’s super handy, but I wasn’t sure if I could take it through TSA. I mean, airport security can be a real pain sometimes, and I didn’t want any surprises.
First things first, I did a bit of digging online. Turns out, only carry-on bags are really allowed through TSA smoothly. I also read that you can bring a cart in your checked luggage, but there might be some rules. And it seemed like taking it as a carry-on was a big no-no.
With this in mind, I decided to play it safe and pack my cart in my checked baggage. I made sure to disassemble it as much as possible to save space. Wrapped it up nicely so it wouldn’t get banged up or damage anything else in my suitcase.
When I got to the airport, I checked in my bag as usual. I was a little nervous about whether they’d say anything about the cart, but I figured since it was in my checked luggage, it should be fine. They accepted it with no problem, and I went to the security check-in.
Going through security, I didn’t bring up the cart at all since it wasn’t with me. I just put my carry-on through the scanner and walked through the metal detector. No issues there, thankfully.
Once I got to my gate, I felt pretty relieved. I knew that as long as my checked bag made it onto the plane, I’d have my cart at my destination. And guess what? Everything went according to plan! My bag arrived safe and sound, and I had my trusty cart ready to go.
- Checked baggage is the way to go for carts.
- Disassemble it if you can to save space and avoid damage.
- Don’t even try to take it through security as a carry-on.
- Relax, follow the rules, and you should be good to go!
Here’s what I learned from this whole experience:
So yeah, that’s my story about taking a cart through TSA. Hope this helps anyone who’s wondering about the same thing. Just remember to pack it in your checked luggage, and you’ll be alright!
