<p>Just packed and shipped DD’s bike to her. In order to fix the bike in the box, I had to deflate the tires. I mean to pump our airpump in there with the tools but old age makes me forget about that.</p>
<p>We are flying out to see her this week but we have only carry ons. Anyone knows if we could bring the airpump as a carry on? I searched the TSA website but did not get a firm answer.</p>
<p>Many thanks in advance.</p>
<p>Stick it in a back pack with your other stuff.</p>
<p>Or just take the bike to any bike shop and pump up the tires there.</p>
<p>Thank you to both ^^.</p>
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Have you done this before?</p>
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which may mean pushing a bike for miles. Not really practice.</p>
<p>Call the airline.</p>
<p>You probably can buy one with Amazon Prime for less than ten bucks. </p>
<p>[Bicycle</a> 2 WAY Mini Pump with Gauge/ NEW Clver Valve: Amazon.com: Sports & Outdoors](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003RRS9J2?psc=1]Bicycle”>http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003RRS9J2?psc=1)</p>
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Isn’t this more of a TSA question? </p>
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Your point being? :)</p>
<p>We have one already in perfect working order. what do we do with it?</p>
<p>Ok. Call the TSA. (But I do think the airline could tell you.)</p>
<p>Consider buying a new bike pump at college, unless the one at home is a spare.</p>
<p>Your point being? </p>
<p>That you could buy a new one for 7 dollars and have it shipped to your daughter. Time is money and the worry is not good at your old age. With old one, you could offer the kids in the hood free tire services. ;)</p>
<p>Dad II, this is what I would do: put the pump in the carryon. If the TSA guys object, you can toss it and get a new one, borrow a friend’s one, etc. when you get to your destination. However, I do not see what dangers a bicycle pump can present (although the TSA is unpredictable: my wire hangers travel in my carryon garment bag just fine, while I’ve seen a bag of squished strawberries denied access - too liquid! 
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<p>I would not try it. A woman just last week got her baggage confiscated and the airport was shut down for a water purification system in her luggage. It’s not worth the trouble. Buy one online and have it sent to your DD’s place. Otherwise, gas stations usually have free air hoses.</p>
<p>Won’t your daughter need her own bike pump? Or do you have no need for one at home?</p>
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<p>Wire hangers made it through?? Just out of curiosity I checked some cyclist forums, and extra spokes - cited as a stabbing risk (isn’t that very much like a wire coat hangar?) and cables - cited as a garroting risk, were mentioned as not suitable for carry-on luggage. No mention of pumps other than don’t pack a CO2 cartridge if you use that type of pump.</p>
<p>You can bring a portable bike pump. At least you can at some airports, but standards aren’t applied exactly the same across all. You can bring a bike, like a fold-up, in a box if you can fit it. If you pack the pump, meaning in a checked bag, it should be fine. </p>
<p>However and it’s a big one, if you rely on CO2 or other cartridges to fill tires, those will be confiscated. That should be true even if they’re in your checked bags.</p>
<p>your D will probably need her own pump at college, so buy one at Amazon and ship it to her. Keep the one you have at home for your own bike. And if you dont already ride, get a bike! Exercise is good for the aging brain[ and body] !</p>
<p>Well we know he has a bike seat.
:)</p>
<p>I agree with Lergnom … some airports would allow the pump, others not. Here’s a “real life” experience:</p>
<p>[KOA</a> TSA Haphazardly Applies Rules - FlyerTalk Forums](<a href=“http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/practical-travel-safety-issues/739524-koa-tsa-haphazardly-applies-rules.html]KOA”>KOA TSA Haphazardly Applies Rules - FlyerTalk Forums)</p>
<p>called TSA, the answer is yes, I could bring it with me as a carry on. </p>
<p>Thank you all.</p>
<p>“Wire hangers made it through??”</p>
<p>NJres, yup, many, many times, even to Europe. I was prepared to toss them if needed. I guess shape matters.</p>