Most Missed Items.
HIGH RISKLithium Batteries
CLASS 9 — IATA PI 965/966/967
Spare batteries and power banks in carry-on only. Max 100Wh. 101–160Wh requires approval. No loose batteries in checked baggage.
⚡ IATA DGR PI 965
HIGH RISKE-Cigs & Vapes
CLASS 9 — Lithium Cell Device
Cabin only — never checked. Must not be charged in-flight. Battery cap required. Personal use quantities only.
⚡ IATA DGR 2.3.5.9
HIGH RISKAerosols
CLASS 2.1/2.2 — Gas
Cap must be fitted. Max 100ml per container in carry-on. Total max 2kg or 2L per person across all bags.
⚡ IATA DGR 2.2 / Table 2.3.A
MEDIUM RISKDry Ice
CLASS 9 — UN1845
Max 2.5kg. Packaging must allow CO₂ to vent — sealed packages non-compliant. Common in food gifts.
⚡ IATA DGR SP A152
MEDIUM RISKPerfume & Cologne
CLASS 3 — Flammable Liquid
Max 100ml per container carry-on. Checked: max 500ml per container, 2L total per person.
⚡ IATA DGR 3.3.1 / SP A58
MEDIUM RISKLighters
CLASS 2.1 — Flammable Gas
One lighter per person on the body only. No lighters in checked baggage. Torch lighters prohibited entirely.
⚡ IATA DGR 2.3 / SP A70
OFTEN MISSEDParty Poppers
CLASS 1 — Explosive Article
Christmas crackers and party poppers contain explosive compounds. Prohibited on all passenger aircraft — no exceptions.
⚡ IATA DGR 2.1 — Prohibited
OFTEN MISSEDTool Batteries
CLASS 9 — Lithium Ion
Power tool batteries follow lithium rules. Forbidden in checked baggage. Watt-hour often exceeds airline limits.
⚡ IATA DGR PI 966/967
OFTEN MISSEDNail Products
CLASS 3 — Flammable Liquid
Nail polish and remover are flammable. Gel nail kits with UV lamps may also contain lithium batteries.
⚡ IATA DGR 3.3.1 / SP A58