You may bring skydiving rigs with and without Automatic Activation Devices (AAD) as carry-on or checked luggage.
Typically, a rig will move through the checked luggage or carry-on security screening process without needing physical inspection. However, TSA security officers have a duty to thoroughly inspect any item that raises suspicion. If security officers determine that they need to open a rig to inspect it, you must be present and will be allowed to assist. For this reason, we encourage skydivers to add at least 30 minutes to the airline's recommended arrival window when they are traveling with their parachutes.
Typically, a rig will move through the checked luggage or carry-on security screening process without needing physical inspection. However, TSA security officers have a duty to thoroughly inspect any item that raises suspicion. If security officers determine that they need to open a rig to inspect it, you must be present and will be allowed to assist. For this reason, we encourage skydivers to add at least 30 minutes to the airline's recommended arrival window when they are traveling with their parachutes.