Can you take large umbrellas on a plane?

Question

By large umbrellas, I mean the non-collapsible ones that look like these :

Will there be any issue with bringing around a long, pointy object on aircraft?

Answer 1

You can't be sure of it. I've had an umbrella like that confiscated by security in Brussels Charleroi.

Answer 2

It depends on the airline, as do some other allowed/prohibited items. (For example, the TSA changed the rule prohibiting cigarette lighters some years ago, but some airlines still do not allow them.) As for umbrellas, United allows them.

Answer 3

It won't be an issue due to pointiness. Knitting needles are allowed too, and they're even pointier. The only possible issue would be if the overall length is deemed excessive...which is unlikely on a regular commercial flight. Worst case the crew might ask to take it from you and store it in their "closet" on board.