Travel safety
Dangerous goods
Under international aviation law, passengers are not allowed to carry the following items on board an aircraft.
Articles of daily use
- Briefcases and diplomat’s cases with built-in alarm devices
- Non-rechargeable lithium batteries and cells (rechargeable batteries for phones and laptops are exempted)
Inflammable materials
- Flammable solid items such as matches and other combustible materials
- Flammable, non-flammable, deep-frozen and toxic propellants
- Lighter gas
- Camping gas
- Camping stove
- Combustible paste (e.g. for a fondue)
- Flammable liquids such as lacquers, thinners, petrol or solvents
- Flammable and non-flammable paints
- Objects that release flammable gases on contact with water
Gases
- Irritant gases such as pepper spray and KO sprays
- Gas for lighters, camping stoves and burners
- Butane gas bottles
- Gas cylinders
- Blue flame lighters or cigar lighters
- Carbon cartridges for mineral water preparation
Health risks
- Radioactive material
- Toxic and infectious substances (viruses, bacteria)
Other dangerous goods
- Explosives, ammunition, fireworks and signal rockets
- Non-rechargeable lithium batteries and cells from 2g lithium per battery
- Oxidizing substances such as bleach and peroxide
- Corrosive substances such as acids, mercury, alkaline and cell battery liquids
- Magnetic objects and other substances classified as dangerous
- Electric shock weapons (e.g. tasers) with explosives, compressed gases, or lithium batteries
- E-bikes
- Lithium battery powered transportation devices (e.g. hoverboards, balance wheels)
- Combustion engines (e.g. lawnmowers, powered saws)
- Blasting caps
- Detonators and fuses
- Mines, grenades, and other explosive military stores
- Smoke-generating canisters and smoke-generating cartridges
Disclaimer. Items deemed dangerous, or that may affect the safety of the aircraft or its occupants, will be confiscated. If you have any doubts regarding the suitability of an item, contact the respective airline for further advice.