Yes. Only if it has no blade. Corkscrews without a blade are allowed in carry-on; ones with a foil-cutting blade, like most waiter's-style wine keys, must be checked.
TSA allows corkscrews without a blade in carry-on bags. Corkscrews with any blade attached are not allowed in carry-on.
All corkscrews are allowed in checked bags; wrap or sheathe it in checked bags so baggage handlers and TSA inspectors can't get cut.
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
- Corkscrew with no blade: allowed in carry-on and checked
- Corkscrew with a blade: checked bags only, sheathed or wrapped
Packing tips
- Most waiter's-style wine keys have a small foil knife; look for a blade-free model or a winged corkscrew for your carry-on.
- In the UK, corkscrews of any kind are not allowed in hand luggage, so check them on your return flight.
Outside the US
- UKCorkscrews are not allowed in hand luggage at all, only in hold luggage. Source
- CanadaCATSA allows corkscrews without an attached knife in carry-on and checked baggage. Source
Flying somewhere else? See the rules for the UK, EU, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan.
Questions people ask
Can I bring a wine opener in my carry on?
Only if it has no blade. TSA allows blade-free corkscrews in carry-on; ones with a foil knife must be checked.
Can I bring a corkscrew on a plane to london?
You can't carry it through UK airport security on the way home: the UK bans corkscrews from hand luggage, so pack it in your checked bag.