Dangerous Goods
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 US authorities will impose heavy penalties on the carriage of these items.
Smokers are permitted to carry
Safety matches (one small packet) or a cigarette lighter.
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 aircraft is governed by the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and the Civil Aviaiton 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.
Dangerous Goods
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations forbid the carriage of most items of Dangerous Goods onto an aircraft.
Firearms and Ammunition
We may agree to carry firearms and ammunition as checked baggage. If we do these items must be packed in accordance with all applicable national and international laws and regulations.
A guide to Dangerous Goods
What to take out, what to declare and what's okay More Details
| Type of dangerous good | Permitted in or as carry-on baggage | Permitted in or as checked in baggage | Permitted on one's person | ^The approval of the operator(s) is required | The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location |
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| 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. |  |
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| Electro shock weapons (e.g. Tasers) containing dangerous goods such as explosives, compressed gases, lithium batteries, etc. are forbidden in carry-on baggage or checked baggage or on the person. | |
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| Security-type attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags , etc. incorporating dangerous goods, such as lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic material, are totally forbidden. | |
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| Ammunition (cartridges for weapons), securely packaged (in Div. 1.4S, UN 0012 or UN 0014 only), in quantities not exceeding 5 kg (11 lb) 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. More Details | |
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| Camping stoves and fuel containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuel, with empty fuel tank and/or fuel container. More Details | |
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| Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with non-spillable batteries which comply with Packing Instruction 872 or Special Provision A67, provided the battery terminals are protected from short circuits, e.g. by being enclosed in a battery container, and the battery is securely attached to the wheelchair or mobility aid. | |
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| Battery-powered wheelchairs or other mobility devices with spillable batteries or with lithium batteries. More Details | |
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| Mercury barometer or thermometer carried by a representative of a government weather bureau or similar official agency. | |
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| Spare batteries with a Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh for portable electronic devices. No more than two spare batteries may be carried in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits. Equipment containing such batteries may be in checked or carry-on baggage. More Details | |
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| Avalanche rescue backpack, one (1) per person, 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. | |
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| Chemical Agent Monitoring Equipment when carried by staff members of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on official travel. | |
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| Heat producing articles such as underwater torches (diving lamps) and soldering irons. More Details | |
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| 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 checked or carry-on baggage, provided the baggage (package) permits the release of carbon dioxide gas. 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| Oxygen or air gaseous cylinders required for medical use. The cylinder must not exceed 5 kg gross weight. Note: Liquid oxygen systems are forbidden for transport. More Details |
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| Portable medical electronic devices (Automated External Defibrillators (AED), Nebulizer, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), etc.) containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries may be carried.More Details | |
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| Aerosols in Division 2.2, with no subsidiary risk, for sporting or home use. | |
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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 2 kg (4.4 lb) or 2 L (2 qt), and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 kg (1 lb) or 0.5 L (1 pt). Release valves 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 5L, with a total net quantity per person of 5L. | |
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| Energy efficient light bulbs when in retail packaging intended for personal or home use. | |
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| 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. | |
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| Portable electronic devices containing lithium metal 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. More Details | |
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| All spare batteries, including lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, for such consumer electronic devices may be carried in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits. More Details | |
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| 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. | |
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| Medical or clinical thermometer, which contains mercury, one (1) per passenger for personal use, when in its protective case. | |
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| Fuel cells, and spare fuel cartridges powering portable electronic devices (for example cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers, and camcorders). More Details | |
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| 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. | |
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| Safety matches (one small packet) 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, "Blue flame" or "Cigar" lighters are forbidden. |
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^ For operator approval - contact your local Qantas office.
More information
What to take out, what to declare and what's okay
Ammunition (cartridges for weapons), securely packaged
Firearms may be carried as securely packed checked baggage. No operator approval is necessary. Ammunition may be carried as checked baggage provided operator approval has been given.
No airline approval is required to carry firearms, however the item must be:
- unloaded
- declared at the time of check-in, and
- securely packaged.
To allow the segregated carriage of firearms, passengers are permitted one additional piece of baggage within their total weight allowance at no charge.
All firearms and ammunition must be carried in accordance with the regulatory requirements of the State, Territory or country you are travelling to, from or through.
If travelling with firearms and/or ammunition to, from and through Singapore, you must submit an application of permit.
If you are seeking approval to carry firearms or ammunition, please send the following details to dg@qantas.com.au.
- Name and Address
- Flight Details
- Firearms Licence number and expiry date
- Type of ammunition
- Return email, fax or postal address.
The firearm must be declared at time of check-in, and it must be unloaded and securely packaged for check-in.
Camping stoves and fuel containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuel
Airline approval is required to carry camping stoves and empty fuel containers that have previously contained a flammable liquid fuel.
To obtain an approval you must:
- print the Carriage of Camping Stoves and Fuel Containers in Checked Baggage forms and complete the procedure for Carriage of Camping Stoves and Fuel Containers in Checked Baggage;
- sign the completed declaration and return to dg@qantas.com.au to request an approval.
For requirements regarding small internal combstion engines eg. chainsaws, lawnmowers, brushcutters, contact dg@qantas.com.au.
Carriage of small CO2 Cartridges
The carriage of small gas cartridges containing carbon dioxide (CO2) gas are permitted for carriage in either checked or carry-on baggage. The following criteria applies to the carriage of these items:
- no more than four per person;
- cartridge capacity must not exceed 28gm (50ml) each;
- cartridges must be in good condition;
- cartridges must be packed or packaged to prevent contact or damage.
Mobility aids/wheelchairs
Airline approval is required for the carriage of all mobility aids/wheelchairs. Requests for approval can be emailed to dg@qantas.com.au.
Non enclosed lithium battery (Travel Scoot, Luggie)
The operator (check-in) must verify that the battery:
- is disconnected and removed from the mobility aid/wheelchair;
- terminals are protected from short circuit, eg. by taping over the exposed terminals;
- is protected from damage, eg carried in a protective pouch;
Lithium batteries must be carried as carry-on baggage only.
Non enclosed non spillable battery
The operator (check-in) must verify that the battery:
- is disconnected and removed from the mobility aid/wheelchair;
- terminals are protected from short circuit, eg. by taping over the exposed terminals;
- is contained in strong rigid packaging.
Non Spillable batteries will be carried as checked baggage.
Enclosed lithium battery
The operator (check-in) must verify that the battery:
- is securely attached to the mobility aid/wheelchair.
- terminals are protected from short circuit, eg. by being enclosed within a battery container.
- electrical circuits have been isolated (on/off switch is in the ‘Off’ position).
Additionally, if the mobility aid/wheelchair has a Freewheel mode, it must be selected.
Enclosed non spillable battery (Shoprider, Pride, Quantum)
The operator (check-in) must verify that the battery:
- is securely attached to the mobility aid/wheelchair..
- terminals are protected from short circuit, eg. enclosed within a battery container.
- electrical circuits have been isolated (on/off switch is in the ‘Off’ position).
Additionally, if the mobility aid/wheelchair has a Freewheel mode, it must be selected.
Spillable Battery
The operator (check-in) must verify that the battery:
- is securely attached to the mobility aid/wheelchair.
- terminals are protected from short circuit eg. by being enclosed within a battery container.
- electrical circuits have been isolated (on/off switch is in the ‘Off’ position).
All Spare Batteries for Consumer Electronic Devices
All spare batteries for consumer electronic devices must be carried in carry-on baggage only. They must be individually protected to prevent short circuit using one of the following:
- In original retail packaging;
- Taping over exposed terminals;
- Placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch.
e-Cigarettes
The use of e-cigarettes is not permitted on any Qantas aircraft. If carried, they must only be packed in carry-on baggage, together with all spare batteries. Spare batteries must be individually protected so as to prevent short circuits using one of the following:
- in original retail packaging;
- taping over exposed terminals;
- placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch.
Heat producing articles
Battery-powered equipment capable of generating extreme heat, which would cause a fire if activated, e.g. underwater high-intensity lamps, providing that the heat producing component or the battery is packed separately so as to prevent activation during transport. Any battery that has been removed must be protected against short circuit.
Gas cylinders in torches must be removed and cannot travel as either checked or carryon baggage.
Fuel cell systems, and spare fuel cartridges
Please contact dg@qantas.com.au for further information.
Is your baggage cleared for take-off?
Except where indicated otherwise, Dangerous Goods may only be transported after being packed, labelled and documented by qualified Dangerous Goods acceptance personnel. Please contact dg@qantas.com.au for further information.
Further information 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.
