You can bring your scissors on a plane and place them either in your carry-on or checked baggage. If you want them in your carry-on, the scissors must be less than four inches from the pivot point. You may bring this type of scissors if you find any, but it is not much use for cross-stitch. You can choose to bring micro scissors or thread cutters as an alternative. They are perfect since they are small but useful. But if you want to place them in your checked baggage, you need to wrap your scissors securely. Doing so will prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors. Here are other tips on how to cross-stitch in an airplane: Put your cross-stitch materials in a clear, enclosed bag. Doing so will make it more convenient for you and the airport security officers. You should think about your neighbors if you can select your seat. Choose your seat depending on whether you stitch with your right or left hand. Use shorter pieces of embroidery floss. You may consider preloading your needles before your flight. Doing so will let you start stitching directly without having to use scissors too often. Stop stitching if there is turbulence so you would not get ugly stitches. Bring a back-up cross-stitch project in case your flight gets delayed. Bring a small cross-stitch project so you would not find it difficult to handle in the plane. Bring a project that only needs a few colors. It will be easier if you do not have to change colors often.