Items that can pose a danger to the aircraft, passengers, or property are not permitted on the plane. The following items are not allowed in the cargo hold:
Dangerous items
- Guns, firearms, and other devices that discharge projectiles — devices capable, or appearing capable of being used to cause serious injury by discharging a projectile, including:
- Firearms of all types, such as pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns
- Toy guns, replicas, and imitation firearms capable of being mistaken for real weapons
- Component parts of firearms, excluding telescopic sights
- Compressed air and CO2 guns, such as pistols, pellet guns, rifles, and ball bearing guns
- Signal flare pistols and starter pistols
- Bows, crossbows, and arrows
- Harpoon guns and spear guns
- Slingshots and catapults
- Heavy tools including hammers, wrenches, and crowbars
- Fuel or any other flammable liquids or solid substances that cause chemical reactions, gas and gas containers, most lighters, and camping stoves
- (One Bic lighter, one book of matches, or one USB lighter may be allowed in the cabin of the aircraft.)
- Paint, turpentine, white spirit, and paint thinner
- Unidentifiable liquids in unmarked containers
- Chemicals, toxic substances, or infectious substances
- More than one liter of edible oil in total
- Lithium-ion battery-powered vehicles (including segways and hoverboards) other than any wheelchair or mobility equipment
- Lithium-ion battery-powered devices that exceed 100 Wh
- Oxygen cylinders, oxygen generators, and canned oxygen (also known as recreational or flavored oxygen)
- Alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of 70% or more
- Oxidizing and corrosive chemicals
- Acids, mercury, and alkalis
- Bleach and bleaching powder
- Pepper spray, mace, or bear spray
- Explosives of any kind
- Poisonous paints and toxins
- Radioactive materials, including medicinal or commercial isotopes
- Fire extinguishers
- Any other article (substance or device) capable, or appearing to be capable of, causing serious injury or posing a threat to the safety of the plane
- Items that are prohibited by law, regulation, or order of any country or state your plane is flying to or from
- Items that might be unsuitable for carriage because they are dangerous or unsafe, because of their weight, size, shape, or character, or which are fragile or perishable.
Electronic devices and valuables
Electronic devices such as laptops or cameras are allowed in the cargo hold, but it’s best to take them with you in the cabin to keep them safe.