Dangerous Goods at Check-In & Boarding


Any article/substance or equipment which could endanger the safe trouble-free operation of aircraft and the well-being of passenger and crew is NOT permitted to travel on a passenger aircraft.

1. There are possible "hidden dangerous goods" that are not apparent but may
contain dangerous substances.


2. The Check-in agent is required to ask additional questions on items such as:

  • Automobile parts.
  • Breathing apparatus- may include cylinders of compressed gas or
    dangerous goods.
  • Cylinders - may contain compressed gas.
  • Dental apparatus.
  • Diving Equipment- may contain high intensity diving lamps, which can contain
    extremely high heat once in the air (the bulb and battery must be disconnected).
  • Drilling and mining equipment that may contain explosives.
  • Electric equipment- may contain powered apparatus i.e., lawn mowers,
    wheelchair etc.
  • Laboratory testing equipment.
  • Pharmaceutical- may contain dangerous chemicals.
  • Machinery parts- may include adhesives/paints/sealant/solvents or dangerous
    goods.
  • Tool boxes- may contain restricted items.
  • Toys- may be made of flammable materials.
  • These items must at least be packaged to prevent leakage during transportation.
    This may include brine/powdered or liquid dyes/pickled foodstuffs etc.