Frequently asked questions

The European Union has compiled lists of objects which may not be included in hand and/or hold luggage.

The following objects are not allowed, not as hand luggage and not as hold luggage:  

• Explosives, such as detonators, fuses, granades, mines and eplosive devices
• Gases: propane, butane
• Flammable liquids, such as petrol, methanol
• Flammable solids and reactive solids such as magnesium, firelighters, fireworks, flares
• Oxidation agents and organic peroxides such as bleach, chassis repair kits
• Toxic or contagious substances such as rat poison, contaminated blood
• Radioactive material such as medical or commercial isotopes
• Corrosive materials such as mercury, vehicle batteries
• Components of vehicle fuel systems which have contained fuel

The following substances are not allowed as hand luggage:
Explosives and flammable substances. Any explosive or highly combustible substance which poses a risk to the health of passengers and crew or the safety of the aircraft or property, such as:

• Ammunition
• Blasting caps
• Detonators and fuses
• Explosives and explosive devices
• Replica or imitation explosives and explosive devices
• Mines and other explosive military material
• Grenades of all types
• Gas and gas containers, e.g. butane, propane, acetylene, large volumes of oxygen.
• Fireworks and flares in any form (including party poppers and caps for toy guns)
• Non-safety matches
• Smoke grenades or smoke cartridges
• Flammable liquid fuel, e.g. petrol, diesel, lighter fuel, alcohol, ethanol
• Aerosol spray paints
• Turpentine and paint thinner
• Alcoholic beverages exceeding 70% volume (140% proof)

Chemical and toxic substances
Any chemical or toxic substance which poses a risk to the health of passengers and crew or the safety of the aircraft or property, such as: 

• Acids and alkalis, e.g. wet batteries
• Corrosive or bleaching substances, e.g. mercury, chlorine
• Incapacitating substances in spray cans, e.g. mace, pepper spray, teargas
• Radioactive material such as medical or commercial isotopes
• Poisons
• Infectious or biological hazardous material, e.g. infected blood, bacteria and viruses
• Material capable of spontaneous ignition or combustion
• Fire extinguishers