Can I carry thermometer in flight?


Can I carry thermometer in flight? The FAA allows one small Medical-Clinical Thermometer (Mercury) per passenger for personal use in checked bag only. The thermometer must be in a protective case. Tip: Thermometers with a red line instead of silver are not mercury and not restricted.


What is the temperature limit for flying?

Bombardier jets, for example, are designed to operate in temperatures of no more than 118 degrees Fahrenheit, whereas larger Airbus and Boeing jets are able to operate in temperatures of no more than about 126 degrees Fahrenheit.


Can I bring a thermometer on a plane?

The FAA allows one small Medical-Clinical Thermometer (Mercury) per passenger for personal use in checked bag only. The thermometer must be in a protective case.


Can you be denied boarding if you have a fever?

Flying while sick may aggravate your symptoms. Passengers who are deemed unfit to fly may be denied boarding by airlines. It is possible to fly in an air ambulance if you have a fever.