What items are allowed on a plane

Aerosols flammable

Non-toiletry, WD-40, spray paint, spray starch, cooking spray, etc.

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Aerosols, non-flammable

Nonflammable aerosols (with no other hazard), non-toiletry, some electronics cleaners, whipped cream

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Adhesives, flammable

Rubber cement, pipe cement, some super glues and other flammable adhesives

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Ammunition

Cartridges up to 19.1mm, shotgun shells

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Alcoholic beverages

In unopened retail packaging, containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume (up to 140 proof)

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Avalanche rescue backpack, self-inflating

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Batteries, lithium

Power Banks, cell phone battery charging cases, rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium batteries, cell phone batteries, laptop batteries, power banks, external batteries, portable rechargers

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Animal spray, repellent

Greater than 118 ml (4 fluid ounces), bear spray, animal repellent

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Small compressed gas cylinders and cartridges in or with a device

Carbon dioxide (CO2) and other nonflammable, nontoxic gases

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Curling irons (cordless)

Cordless curling iron containing a gas cartridge, butane fueled curling irons

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• medicinal

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Dry ice

Carbon dioxide, solid, 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) or less, when used to pack perishables

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Duty free perfume and cologne

Perfumes and colognes purchased through airport and airline duty free shops

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• medicinal

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Battery powered heat producing devices

Diving lamps, soldering equipment

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Fireworks

Firecrackers, bottle rockets, poppers, sparklers, M-80s, fire crackers, Roman candles

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Engine powered equipment with residual fuel

Chainsaws, generators, trimmers, etc.

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Medical devices containing radioactive material, implanted, ingested, injected, or fitted externally as a result of a medical treatment

Heart pacemakers that contain radioactive materials or lithium batteries and radiopharmaceuticals that have been ingested, injected, or implanted.

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Matches (safety)

Safety matches, waterproof matches

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• matches

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Small compressed gas cylinders for mechanical limbs

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• assistive

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Paints and solvents, flammable

Thinners, turpentine, MEK, denatured alcohol, acetone, resins, lacquers, varnishes, stains

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Portable electronic devices, containing batteries

Cell phones, cell phone battery charging cases, laptops, cameras, smart phones, electronics, data loggers, PDAs containing lithium batteries, games, tablets, watches, etc.

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Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs)

Inogen One, Sequal Eclipse, Airsep Lifestyle and others approved by FAA

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Self defense spray

Mace, pepper spray not exceeding 118 ml (4 fluid ounces)

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Self-inflating life jacket or safety vest

Inflatable life jackets, motorcycle vests, riding vests

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Medical-clinical mercury thermometer

Small medical thermometer

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• medicinal

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Wheelchairs and mobility devices with non-spillable or dry batteries

Electric wheelchair, mobility scooter

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Medicinal & toiletry articles

Hairspray, hand sanitizers, aerosols, rubbing alcohol, inhalers, nail polish and remover, etc.

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Matches, strike-anywhere

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Lighters

Unabsorbed liquid (desk/table lighters, antique wick lighters), absorbed liquids, butane (Zippo-type lighters, disposable lighters)

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Batteries, dry cell

Alkaline, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium

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Batteries, wet, nonspillable

Small gel cell and absorbed electrolyte batteries for portable electronics

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Fuel cells containing flammable liquid or corrosive material

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Fuel cells containing flammable gases or water-reactive material

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Oxygen (compressed or liquid)

Medical oxygen, recreational oxygen

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• assistive

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Wheelchairs and mobility devices with spillable batteries

Electric wheelchair, mobility scooter

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Wheelchairs and mobility devices with lithium ion batteries, normal design, battery installed

Electric wheelchair, mobility scooter

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Wheelchairs and mobility devices with lithium ion batteries, collapsible design, battery removed

Electric wheelchair, mobility scooter

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Camping stoves and fuel bottles completely purged of fuel

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Flammable fuels and liquids

Including containers and equipment with residual fuel

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Engine powered equipment completely purged of fuel

Chainsaws, generators, trimmers, etc.

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Signal flares and road flares

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Mosquito repellent, insect repellent

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Air tanks, pressurized (include scuba and scba)

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Alcoholic beverages over 140 proof

Greater than 70% alcohol by volume (more than 140 proof), including grain alcohol and 151 proof rum

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Formaldehyde solutions, less than 10 percent

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Non-infectious specimens in preservative solutions

Containing formaldehyde, ethanol, isopropanol, or other alcohols

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Liquid nitrogen in a dry shipper

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Mercury barometer or thermometer

Carried by government weather bureau or similar official agency.

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Adhesives, nonflammable

School glue, glue sticks, etc.

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Permeation devices for calibrating air quality monitoring equipment

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Hand warmers, toe warmers, body warmers

Disposable warming pads using carbon, charcoal, and iron compounds, Hot Hands, Little Hotties, etc.

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Electronic cigarettes, vaping devices

Battery-powered E-cigarettes (e-cigs), vaporizers, vape pens, atomizers, electronic nicotine delivery systems

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Oils, nonflammable, non-aerosol

Motor oil, engine oil, 3-in-1 oil, baby oil, mineral oil, body oil, olive oil, most cooking oils

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Paints and solvents, nonflammable

Watercolors, acrylics, pigments and most artist oil paints

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Chemical kits containing hazardous materials

Water test kits, soil test kits, children's chemistry sets, etc. when containing hazardous materials

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Instant ice packs (using ammonium nitrate)

Instant/rapid ice packs that are activated by force—when used for medical/first aid purposes.

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Portable recreational vehicles powered by lithium ion batteries

Hover boards, self-balancing scooters, unicycle scooters, etc.

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Baggage equipped with lithium batteries

Batteries and Electronics

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Lithium Battery Powered Lighters

Tesla coil lighters, flux lighters, arc lighters, double arc lighters

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Security-type equipment incorporating dangerous goods as part of its equipment

Attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags

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Drones, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Primary and spare batteries, fuel cells, components of certain parachute systems

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