A smuggler’s only as good as his hiding places. And you’ll need to find some good ones if you want to get these Disney souvenirs home.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has all but banned thermal detonator-shaped Coca-Cola bottles from Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge theme parks on flights.
The keepsake containers, which resemble grenade-like weapons used in the Star Wars franchise, look too similar to real explosives, according to the TSA.
A perfect addition to any fan’s collection, Batuu collectible Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, and Sprite bottles will not be allowed in carry-on or checked luggage.
“The issue concerning Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge-themed soda bottles has recently been brought to our attention by the general public, as these items could reasonably be seen by some as replica hand grenades,” TSA said in a statement released Wednesday.
“We appreciate the concerns being raised,” it continued, “because replica explosives are not permitted in either carry-on or checked bags.”
Droids, meanwhile, are allowed.
Despite their familiar logos, emblazoned with the fictional Aurebesh language, the adorable wee bottles might cause confusion for airport security screeners.
“It could create concern that it’s the real thing,” TSA spokesman Jim Gregory told The Orange County Register.
I’d err on the safe side, and leave the bottles at the Black Spire Outpost. Or, you can use the Force—like Jonathan Bandy, who claims he had “zero issue” taking the look-alike bombs on his flight.
“Which is it? Allowed in checked luggage? Allowed in carry-on as long as [it’s] empty of liquid? Or neither?” he tweeted on Wednesday. “Policy should be uniform and enforced [in] the same manner in every airport.”
For now, while the TSA continues reviewing the issue, officers maintain discretion to prohibit “any items through the screening checkpoint if they believe it poses a security threat.”
Like the “keepsake” missile launcher a passenger from Texas tried to carry through Baltimore/Washington International Airport last month.
The item, which was not live and posed no immediate danger, was confiscated and handed over to the Maryland State Fire Marshal for safe disposal. The man, meanwhile, was discharged in time to catch his flight.
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