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WHAT CAN AND
CAN'T FLY
Many common items used everyday in the home or workplace may seem harmless,
however, when transported by air, they can be very dangerous. In flight,
variations on temperature and pressure can cause items to leak, generate toxic
fumes or start a fire.
You must declare your hazardous materials to the airline, air package carrier,
or U.S. Postal Service. Violators of Federal Hazardous Materials Regulation (49
CFR Parts 171-180) may be subject to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 for each
violation and, in appropriate cases, a criminal penalty of up to $5000,000
and/or imprisonment of up to 5 years.
DO NOT PACK in your luggage or carry on board the
following materials:
FIREWORKS
Signal flares, sparklers or other explosives
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR SOLIDS
Fuel, paints, lighter refills, matches
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Drain cleaners and solvents
PRESSURE CONTAINERS
Spray cans, butane fuel, scuba tanks, propane tanks, Carbon dioxide
cartridges, self-inflating rafts, Aerosols: Polishes, waxes, degreasers,
cleaners, etc. * Corrosives: Acids, cleaners, wet cell batteries, etc. *
Flammables: Paints, thinners, lighter fluid, liquid reservoir lighters,
cleaners, adhesives, camp stoves or portable gas equipment with fuel, etc. * :
Fireworks, flares, signal devices, loaded firearms, gunpowder, etc. Radioactives:
Beta scopes, radio pharmaceuticals, uninstalled pacemakers, etc. * Compressed
gases: Tear gas or protective- type sprays, oxygen cylinders, divers' tanks
(unless they're empty), etc. * Infectious substances * Poisonous materials: Rat
poison, etc.
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
May not be carried by a passenger on an aircraft. However, unloaded firearms may
be transported in checked luggage if declared to the agent at check in and
packed in a suitable container. Handguns must be in a locked container. Boxed
small arms ammunition for personal use may be transported in checked luggage.
Amounts may vary depending on the airline. Note: In the United States,
federal law applies to aircraft and to the secure areas of the airport such as
the gate areas. State or local laws concerning the carrying of concealed or
unconcealed weapons do not apply. Attempting to enter these areas with weapons
may lead to your arrest.
EXPLOSIVES-WEAPONS
Ammunition, gunpowder, mace, tear gas or pepper spray.
POCKET KNIVES
Knives with a blade length in excess of four inches (10.2 cm) are not allowed on
board aircraft in the U.S. Also prohibited are weapons such as throwing stars,
swords, or other items commonly used in martial arts competitions. These items
may be transported in checked luggage. It should be noted that laws
regarding the carrying and transportation of the above items vary between states
and countries. Check the laws of your destinations before departure.
OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Dry ice, gasoline-powered tools, wet-cell batteries, camping equipment with
fuel, radioactive materials (except limited quantities), poisons, infectious
substances There are certain exceptions for personal care, medical needs,
sporting equipment, and items to support physically challenged passengers. For
Example:
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
Containing hazardous materials (e.g. flammable perfume, aerosols) totaling no
more than 75 ounces may be carried on board. Contents of each container may not
exceed 16 fluid ounces.
MATCHES AND LIGHTERS
May only be carried on your person. However, "strike-anywhere"
matches, lighters with flammable liquid reservoirs and lighter fluid are
forbidden.
DRY ICE
4 pounds or less for packing perishables, may be carried on board an
aircraft provided the package is vented.
ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS
Must be transported in accordance with airline requirements. The battery may
need to be dismounted.
Further restrictions may apply to the above items. Some items may be shipped as
air cargo. If you are unsure whether the item you wish to pack in your luggage
or ship by air is hazardous, contact your airline representative and with the
FAA.
For further information consider our book "Traveler Beware, An Undercover Cop's Guide To Avoiding Pickpockets, Luggage Theft, and Travel Scams"
ISBN No. 0967130204, which can be ordered from our products page.
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