The US Transportation Security Administration has banned the carriage on aircraft of torch cigarette lighters to, from or through the United States and it's territories. The carriage of common lighters will be allowed in carry-on baggage.
The US authorities will impose heavy penalties on the carriage of these items. Smokers are also permitted to carry safety matches (one packet). These are only permitted to be carried in your pocket (not in your carry-on or checked baggage). Passengers are reminded that smoking in the aircraft at any time is strictly prohibited.
What are Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods are items that may endanger the safety of an aircraft or persons on board the aircraft.
Dangerous Goods are also known as restricted articles, hazardous materials and dangerous cargo. Their carriage on Qantas aircraft is primarily governed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Regulations.
Dangerous Goods must not be carried in (or as) passenger or crew-checked baggage or carry-on baggage, except as indicated in the table below. Security type attache cases incorporating Dangerous Goods, such as lithium batteries or pyrotechnic devices, are totally forbidden.
Disabling devices such as mace, pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating substance are prohibited on the person, in checked and carry-on baggage.
A guide to Dangerous Goods
What to take out, what to declare and what's okay*
| The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location | ||||||
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| ^The approval of the operator(s) is required | ||||||
| Permitted on one's person | ||||||
| Permitted in or as checked in baggage | ||||||
| Permitted in or as carry-on baggage | ||||||
| Disabling devices such as mace, pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating substance are prohibited on the person, in checked and carry-on baggage. | ||||||
| Security-type attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags, etc. incorporating dangerous goods, such as lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic material, are totally forbidden. | ||||||
| Ammunition (cartridges for weapons), securely packaged (in Division 1.4S, UN 0012 or UN 0014 only), in quantities not exceeding 5 kg (11lb) gross weight per person for that person's own use, excluding ammunition with explosive or incendiary projectiles. Allowances for more than one passenger must not be combined into one or more packages. | ||||||
| Camping stoves and fuel containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuel, may be carried provided the fuel tank of the camping stove and/or fuel container has been completely drained of all liquid fuel and action has been taken to nullify the danger. | ||||||
| Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice), in quantities not exceeding 2.5 kg (5lb) per passenger when used to pack perishables not subject to these Regulations in carry-on baggage, provided the package permits the release of carbon dioxide gas. Dry ice in checked baggage requires operator approval and each item of checked baggage must be marked “dry ice” or “carbon dioxide, solid” and with the net weight of dry ice or an indication that there is 2.5kg or less dry ice. | ||||||
| Wheelchairs or other battery-powered mobility devices with non-spillable batteries (see Packing Instruction 806 and Special Provision A67), provided that the battery is disconnected, the battery terminals are insulated to prevent accidental short circuits and the battery is securely attached to the wheelchair or mobility aid. Note: Wheelchairs/mobility aids with gel type batteries do not require the battery to be disconnected provided the battery terminals are insulated to prevent accidental short circuits. |
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| Wheelchairs or other battery-powered mobility devices with spillable batteries. | ||||||
| Heat producing articles such as underwater torches (diving lamps) and soldering irons. | ||||||
| Mercury barometer or thermometer carried by a representative of a government weather bureau or similar official agency. | ||||||
| Avalanche rescue backpack, one (1) per passenger, equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism containing less than 200mg net of Division 1.4S and less than 250 mg of compressed gas in Division 2.2. The backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally activated. The airbags within the backpacks must be fitted with pressure relief valves. | ||||||
| Chemical Agent Monitoring Equipment, when carried by staff members of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on official travel. | ||||||
| Insulated packagings containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen (dry shipper), fully absorbed in a porous material and intended for transport, at low temperature, of non-dangerous products are not subject to these Regulations provided the design of the insulated packaging would not allow the build-up of pressure within the container and would not permit the release of any refrigerated liquid nitrogen irrespective of the orientation of the insulated packaging. | ||||||
| Non-flammable gas cylinder fitted into a life jacket containing carbon dioxide or other suitable gas in Division 2.2, up to two (2) small cylinders per passenger, and up to two (2) spare cartridges. | ||||||
| Oxygen or air cylinders required for medical use. Note: Liquid oxygen systems are forbidden for transport. |
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| Aerosols in Division 2.2, with no subsidiary risk, for sporting or home use. and |
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| Non-radioactive medicinal or toilet articles (including aerosols) such as hair sprays, perfumes, colognes and medicines containing alcohol. The total net quantity of all above mentioned articles must not exceed 2kg (4.4 lb) or 2L (2.2 qt), and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5kg (1 lb) or 0.5 L (1 pt). Release valve on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents. |
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| Alcoholic beverages, when in retail packagings, containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume, in receptacles not exceeding 5 L, with a total net quantity per person of 5 L. | ||||||
| Non-flammable, non-toxic gas cylinders worn for the operation of mechanical limbs. Also, spare cylinders of a similar size if required to ensure an adequate supply for the duration of the journey. | ||||||
| Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MRE) containing a flameless ration heater must not be used on board the aircraft at any time.† | ||||||
| Non-flammable, non-toxic gas cylinders worn for the operation of mechanical limbs. Also, spare cylinders of a similar size if required to ensure an adequate supply for the duration of the journey. | ||||||
| Consumer electronic devices containing lithium or lithium ion cells or batteries, such as watches, calculating machines, cameras, cellular phones, lap-top computers, camcorders, etc., when carried by passengers or crew for personal use. | ||||||
| Spare lithium or lithium ion cells or batteries, no more than two, for such consumer electronic devices may be carried in carry-on baggage only (see 2.3.5.10 for details). These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.# | ||||||
| Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas, up to one (1) per passenger or crew-member, provided that the safety cover is securely fitted over the heating element. These hair curlers must not be used on board the aircraft at any time. Gas refills for such curlers are not permitted in checked or carry-on baggage. | ||||||
| Medical or clinical thermometer, which contains mercury, one (1) per passenger for personal use, when in its protective case. | ||||||
| Fuel cell systems, and spare fuel cartridges powering portable electronic devices (for example cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers, and camborders), see 2.3.5.11 for details. | ||||||
| Radioisotopic cardiac pacemakers or other devices, including those powered by lithium batteries, implanted into a person, or radiopharmaceuticals contained within the body of a person as the result of medical treatment. | ||||||
| Safety matches or a cigarette lighter that does not contain unabsorbed liquid fuel, other than liquefied gas, intended for use by an individual when carried on the person. Lighter fuel and lighter refills are not permitted on one's person nor in checked or carry-on baggage. Note: "Strike anywhere" matches are forbidden for air transport. |
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†Meals Ready to eat (MRE), will not be accepted on Qantas Group Aircraft.
# New rules for Batteries, effective January 1 2008, travellers cannot carry spare lithium batteries in checked baggage. Passengers are allowed to pack two spare batteries in their carry-on bag only, as long as they are in clear plastic bags, with the terminals insulated (Batteries already installed in the device are exempt.) Batteries may have an equivalent of up to 8 grams of lithium content and lithium metal batteries are limited to 2 grams.
* Enhanced security measures for carry on baggage, in many countries including Australia, may override these allowances in some instances. To view carry on baggage allowances, please visit our Carry on Baggage - Country Specific information.
^ For operator approval - contact your local Qantas office.
Are your goods cleared for take-off?
Dangerous Goods must be declared or unpacked before you take off.
While Dangerous Goods must not be packed in carry-on or checked baggage, except as indicated on the table above, many items of Dangerous Goods can be safely transported by air provided that they are correctly packaged, labelled and accompanied by the appropriate documentation.
Who to ask about Dangerous Goods.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations describe in detail what Dangerous Goods may be transported by air, in what quantities, and how they should be packed.
For details on how to safely transport your Dangerous Goods, contact your local Qantas Freight Office.