Yes. Blankets and pillows, including neck pillows, are allowed in carry-on and checked bags.
Carry-on bagAllowed
Allowed. Every carry-on item, including blankets, goes on the X-ray belt. Your airline decides whether a pillow or blanket counts toward your carry-on allowance.
Checked bagAllowed
Allowed in checked bags.
Checked against official TSA, FAA and government pages on . These are US rules unless we say otherwise; the TSA officer at the checkpoint makes the final call.
The rules in numbers
- No TSA restriction; airline carry-on size and count rules apply
Packing tips
- Clip a neck pillow to your bag's outside; some airlines may still count bulky pillows as an item, so check yours.
- Blankets for kids must also go through the X-ray machine.
Questions people ask
Can I bring my own blanket on a plane?
Yes. TSA allows blankets in carry-on and checked bags.
Does a travel pillow count as a carry-on?
TSA doesn't restrict it; whether it counts toward your bag allowance is up to the airline.