I'm going to print out that page and put it in my carry on bag, just in case there is a question about it.
Note that even at the bottom of that page, it does say, "The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint."
Carrying tripods on an airline - Southwest in particular
in Accessories
Posted
The TSA specifically allows tripods in carry on luggage per their website:
Tripods
I'm going to print out that page and put it in my carry on bag, just in case there is a question about it.
Note that even at the bottom of that page, it does say, "The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint."