Knitting on airplanes

Knitting on airplanes is permitted in most places in the world. It was banned in many countries after the September 11 attacks due to security concerns because knitting needles are pointy, and can be viewed by some as a potential weapon. But it has been reinstated in most countries.
Laws by country
In the United States, knitting needles and all other objects used for knitting are permitted to be carried on airplanes with the exception of scissors and other cutting blades, which must be placed in checked baggage. It was banned after the September 11 attacks, but later reinstated. The reinstatement came in 2002.
In Canada, knitting needles are allowed on airplanes.
In Great Britain, knitting on airplanes was banned after the September 11 attacks, but was allowed again in 2005 after airplanes had more secure doors.
In France, knitting needles are considered dangerous and are not allowed on airplanes.
In New Zealand, knitting needles were banned after the September 11 attacks. In 2005, they were allowed again.
Australia banned knitting needles after the September 11 attacks, and did not allow them again until 2009.

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