Here’s something to note if you plan on travelling with a giant stuffed animal. The TSA might not allow the toy on the flight as a carry-on luggage.
Popular YouTuber Jake Paul tried to bring a giant teddy bear on the plane. It turned out though, the TSA doesn’t like that.
The agency posted a warning on Instagram with a picture of the sad teddy bear which was left behind. The reason? Paul hadn’t checked with his airline if bringing on an overly large item is OK.
So, the TSA played it safe and didn’t allow the teddy bear to go on board. Of course, Paul could simply check it as luggage but that would probably carry additional fees. The airline actually suggested that and refunded the ticket for the teddy bear.
In the end, the 9-foot tall teddy bear stayed at the airport. The TSA warns passengers to first check with their airlines if they allow such big carry-ons.
Even so, there’s still no guarantee the TSA at the given airport will allow the toy. The reason is simple – it may be too big to go through the normal screening. So, even if you purchase a separate ticket for the toy, it may still not make it on the plane.
So, there you have it. It’s better to simply check a giant teddy bear as luggage or at least call the airport beforehand and ask about the options of transporting it.



























