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My suitcases are very small (smaller than the maximum dimensions allowed for carry-on items), so I can't put my skillet inside and check the suitcase. I wonder if it is possible to take the skillet with me as a carry-on item. The skillet has a box.

Oh also, this is for an international flight to the US.

EDIT: Based on the list of forbidden items, it doesn't seem skillets are forbidden...

  • Toy or replica guns (plastic or metal).
  • Knives with blades more than 6cm. Lighter top-up fuel (passengers are allowed to carry one disposable lighter in a clear re-sealable plastic bag).
  • Razor blades.
  • Scissors - specifically, blades measuring greater than 6cm in length.
  • Hypodermic syringes (unless supported by medical evidence).
  • Builder's tools.
  • Hammers, nails or screw-drivers.
  • Darts.
  • Sporting bats.
  • Billiard, snooker or pool cues.
  • Catapults and sling-shots.
  • Umbrellas - unless foldable.
  • Acid.
  • Explosives
  • Gas cartridges, or gas cartridge re-fills.
  • Paint.
  • Lighter fuel.
  • Mercury.
  • Restraining Items - such as, handcuffs, fishing line or restraining tape.
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It would depend on the security officer that checks you in and the country where your flight originates.

TSA doesn't allow frying pans especially cast iron ones it's check only as evidenced in a blog from Forbes.

TSA also has a mobile app now that you can look at. But since it's a flight originating from another country TSA rules may not apply so originating country's rules will have to be followed.

Based on additional information

There is nothing specific regarding skillets for carry-on luggage in the UK so they may allow skillet through but I would still put it into a checked bag or just ship it home.

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