To protect you against the threat of liquid explosives, the European Union (EU) has adopted new security rules since November 2006 that restrict the amount of liquids that you can take through security checkpoints. They apply to all passengers departing from airports in the EU whatever their destination.
You are only allowed to take small quantities of liquids in your hand luggage. These liquids must be in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100 millilitres each. You must pack these containers in one transparent, re-sealable plastic bag of not more than one litre capacity per passenger.
Liquids include:
water and other drinks, soups, syrups
creams, lotions and oils
perfumes
sprays
gels, including hair and shower gels
contents of pressurised containers, including shaving foam, other foams and deodorants
Perhaps you are unaware of the potential hazard certain seemingly harmless goods pose when stored on board an aircraft. Variations in temperature and air pressure may cause some items to leak or ignite in flight. Some hints for safe packing.
!! only valid on Brussels Airlines operated flights
Alcoholic beverages
when in retail packaging containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume, in receptacles not exceeding 5L, with a total net quantity per person of 5L.
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
Permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is not required
The Pilot-in-command must not be informed of the location
Non-radioactive medicinal or toilet articles (including aerosols)
such as hair sprays, perfumes, co-lognes and medicines containing alcohol.
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
Permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is not required
The Pilot-in-command must not be informed of the location
Aerosols with no subsidiary risk, for sporting or home use.
Not permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
Not permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is not required
The Pilot-in-command must not be informed of the location
The total net quantity of all above mentioned articles must not exceed 2 kg or 2 L, and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 L. Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent in-adverted release of the contents.
Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas
up to one (1) per passenger or CM, provided that the safety cover is securely fitted over the heating element. These hair curlers must not be used on board the aircraft at any time. Gas refills for such curlers are not permitted in checked or carry-on baggage.
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
Not permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is not required
The Pilot-in-command must not be informed of the location
Dry ice
in quantities not exceeding 2 kg per passenger when used to pack perishables not subject to these Regulations as carry-on baggage provided the package permits the release of carbon diox-ide gas.
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
Not permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is required for checked baggage only
The Pilot-in-command must not be informed of the location
Safety matches or a lighter
with fuel/fluid fully absorbed in a solid and intended for use by an individual when carried on one’s person. However, lighters with a flammable liquid reservoir containing unabsorbed liquid fuel (other than liquefied gas), lighter fuel and lighter refills are not permitted on one’s person nor in checked or carry-on baggage.
Not permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Not permitted in or as checked baggage
Permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is required for checked baggage only
The Pilot-in-command must be informed of the location
'Strike anywhere' matches are forbidden for air transport.
Non-flammable, non-toxic gas cylinders
worn for the operation of mechanical limbs. Also spare cylinders of a similar size if required to ensure an adequate supply for the duration of the journey.
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
Permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is not required
The Pilot-in-command must not be informed of the location
Radio-isotopic cardiac pacemakers or other devices including those powered by lithium batteries, implanted into a person, or radio-pharmaceuticals contained within the body of a person as the result of medical treatment.
Not permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Not permitted in or as checked baggage
Permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is not required
The Pilot-in-command must not be informed of the location
Small gaseous oxygen or air cylinders required for medical use will only be accepted if empty and as checked baggage only.
Ammunition (cartridges for weapons), securely packaged (in division 1.4 S, UN0012 or UN0014 only), in quantities not exceeding 5 kg gross weight per person for that person’s own use, excluding ammunition with explosive or incendiary projectiles. Allowances for more than one passenger must not be combined into one or more packages.
Not permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
Not permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is required
The Pilot-in-command must not be informed of the location
Wheelchairs or other battery-powered mobility devices with non-spillable batteries (see Packing Instruction 806 and special provision A67), provided that the battery is disconnected, the battery terminals are insulated to prevent accidental short circuits and the battery is securely attached to the wheelchair or mobility device (see Note 4).
Not permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
Not permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is required
The Pilot-in-command must not be informed of the location
Wheelchairs or mobility devices with spillable batteries Wheelchairs and other battery-powered mobility aids shipped as passenger's baggage
Not permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
Not permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is required
The Pilot-in-command must be informed of the location
A mercurial barometer or thermoometer
carried by a representative of a government weather bureau or similar official agency.
The barometer/Thermometer must be packed in a strong outer packaging, having a sealed inner liner or a bag of strong leak-proof and puncture-resistant material impervious to mercury, which will prevent the escape of mercury from the package irrespective of its position.
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Not permitted in or as checked baggage
Not permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is required
The Pilot-in-command must be informed of the location
Two small non-flammable gas cylinders fitted into a self- inflating life jacket plus two spare cartridges containing carbon dioxide or other suitable gas in Division 2.2.
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
Not permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is required
The Pilot-in-command must not be informed of the location
Heat producing articles
such as underwater forches (diving lamps) and soldering irons.
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Not permitted in or as checked baggage
Not permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is required
The Pilot-in-command must not be informed of the location
Medical or clinical thermometer
which contains mercury, one (1) per passenger for personal use, when in its protective case.which contains mercury, one (1) per passenger for personal use, when in its protective case.
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
Permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is not required
The Pilot-in-command must not be informed of the location
Insulated packaging containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen
(Dry Shipper) fully absorbed in a porous material and intended for transport, at low temperature, of non-dangerous products are not subject to these Regulations provided the design of the insulated packaging would not allow the build-up of pressure within the container and would not permit the release of any refrigerated liquid nitrogen irrespective of the orientation of the insulated packaging.
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
Not permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is required
The Pilot-in-command must not be informed of the location
Avalanche rescue backpack
one (1) per passenger, equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism containing less than 200 mg net of Division 1.4S and less than 250 mg of compressed gas in Division 2.2 The backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally activated. The airbags within the backpacks must be fitted with pressure relief valves.
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
Not permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is required
The Pilot-in-command must not be informed of the location
Used camping stoves (fuel or gas) and liquid fuelcontainers which have contained flammable liquid fuel will not be accepted for carriage as baggage, even if thoroughly cleaned.
Consumer electronic devices
containing lithium or lithium ion cells or batteries, such as watches, calculating machines, camera’s, cellular phones, lap-top computers, camcorders, etc. when carried by passengers or crew for personal use.Spare batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits and carried in carry on bag-gage only. In addition, each spare battery must not exceed the following quantities (See note 6).Lithium ion batteries with an aggregate equivalent lithium content of more than 8g but not more than 25g may be carried in carry on baggage if they are individually protected so as to prevent short circuits and are limited to two (2) spare batteries per person.
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
Permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is not required
The Pilot-in-command must not be informed of the location
Please note that this is not a complete list of dangerous goods. Most of the products not permitted in passenger baggage can be carried as cargo provided they are properly identified, packed, marked, labelled and documented.
For some dangerous goods you need to contact us for approval at least 24 hours before departure.
You are only allowed to take small quantities of liquids in your hand luggage. These liquids must be in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100 millilitres each. You must pack these containers in one transparent, re-sealable plastic bag of not more than one litre capacity per passenger.
