Quick rules for flying with scissors in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.
Carry-on: allowed if blades are shorter than 4 inches (10 cm) measured from the pivot. Longer scissors must go in checked baggage.
Blades up to 6 cm allowed in carry-on. Anything longer goes in checked baggage.
Blades under 6 cm allowed in hand luggage; longer scissors must be checked.