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Here’s how aviation security regulations apply to your choice of packed items shown below. Click on an item’s name for more details.


ITEM YOU WANT TO PACK
CARRY-ON
CHECKED
1
Concealed knives of any length
Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder.
2
Aerosol spray bottles

100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container permitted in carry-on.

These items are also subject to limits in checked baggage.  Each passenger can bring a maximum of 500 ml or 500 g per container, with a total net quantity not to exceed 2 L or 2 kg per person.  Carry-on amounts must be counted against this total.

Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents.  

3
Aerosol spray cans

100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container permitted in carry-on.

These items are also subject to limits in checked baggage.  Each passenger can bring a maximum of 500 ml or 500 g per container, with a total net quantity not to exceed 2 L or 2 kg per person.  Carry-on amounts must be counted against this total.

Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents.  

4
Animal repellants
5
Batteries carried for personal use
Batteries must be individually protected and each spare battery must not exceed: - for lithium metal or lithium alloy batteries, a lithium content of 2 g; or - for lithium ion batteries, an aggregate equivalent lithium content of 8 g. Lithium ion batteries with an aggregate equivalent lithium content of more than 8 g but not more than 25 g may be carried in carry-on baggage if they are individually protected so as to prevent short circuits and are limited to two spare batteries per person.
6
Belt buckle knives (Constant Companion)
Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder.
7
Billiard cues
8
Bolt cutters
9
Box cutters
10
Candles
11
Carbon-based or air-activated hand warmers

Note: Hand warmers that require flammable material to produce heat are not permitted in carry-on and checked baggage.

12
Chlorine
13
Cigar cutters without removable blades
If the blade is removable, the cutter is only allowed in checked baggage.
14
Cigars and cigarettes
15
Comb knives
Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder.
16
Contraband (intoxicants and illegal items of any nature)
Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder.
17
Corkscrews (without attached knife)
18
Crowbars

Please note that tool boxes containing dangerous goods such as explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc.) are not permitted to be transported in passengers' carry-on or checked baggage.

19
Decorative pins (e.g., military medals, brooches)
20
Disabling chemicals and gases
Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder.
21
Drills

Please note that tool boxes containing dangerous goods such as explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc.) are not permitted to be transported in passengers' carry-on or checked baggage.

22
Duct tape
23
Enamel
24
Fire extinguishers
25
Fireworks
26
Flammable aerosols that are not toiletry items (e.g., Static Guard, aerosol laundry starch)
27
Gel packs

100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container permitted in carry-on. Gel and ice packs are subject to the liquid restrictions. They are exempt from the restrictions on liquids when used to refrigerate medically necessary items or medication, as long as it states on its label that it needs to be refrigerated or the passenger has a doctor's or pharmacist’s note.

28
Guitar strings
29
Hammers

Please note that tool boxes containing dangerous goods such as explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc.) are not permitted to be transported in passengers' carry-on or checked baggage.

30
Hatchets
31
Heavy tools

Please note that tool boxes containing dangerous goods such as explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc.) are not permitted to be transported in passengers' carry-on or checked baggage.

32
Household forks and spoons (plastic and metal)
33
Hunting knives
34
Ice axes
35
Ice packs

100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container permitted in carry-on. Gel and ice packs are subject to the liquid restrictions. They are exempt from the restrictions on liquids when used to refrigerate medication, as long as it states on the label of the medication that it needs to be refrigerated or the passenger has a doctor's or pharmacist’s note.

36
Jackknife (e.g., Swiss Army knife)
37
Knitting needles and crochet hooks
38
Knives
39
Lacquer
40
Lipstick knives
Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder.
41
Liquid bleach
42
Liquid filler
43
Liquid lacquer
44
Mace
45
Meat cleavers
46
Meat thermometers
47
Mini key chain handcuffs
48
Mirrors
49
Multi-tools (e.g., Leatherman)
50
Musical instruments
51
Paint (including solvent-based paint, spray paint)
Watercolour paint is permitted.
52
Paint thinner
53
Penknives

Please note that pen-like objects with a concealed blade are illegal under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item's holder.

54
Pepper Spray (animal repellants)
Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder.
55
Piñatas
Check with your air carrier to see if this item is permitted.
56
Pins for attaching medals and pins on brooch
57
Plastic tie wraps designed to be used as restraining devices (e.g., flex cuffs)
58
Prohibited knives
Any knife that has a blade that opens automatically by gravity, by centrifugal force, or by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in or attached to the handle of the knife (butterfly knives, switchblades, etc.) is a prohibited item.
59
Push daggers
Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder.
60
Restraining devices
61
Saws
Tool boxes containing dangerous goods such as explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc.) are not permitted to be transported in passengers' carry-on or checked baggage.
62
Scissors with blunt tips
63
Scissors with pointed tips
64
Screwdrivers

Please note that tool boxes containing dangerous goods such as explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc.) are not permitted to be transported in passengers' carry-on or checked baggage.

65
Sewing kits containing small sewing needles
66
Sharp objects
Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and security screeners.
67
Shellac
68
Shoelaces
69
Small objects shaped like guns or handcuffs (e.g., pendants, charms)
70
Snow globes

100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container permitted in carry-on. Snow globes and like decorations are permitted in carry-on baggage so long as they fit comfortably in 1 clear, closed and resealable plastic bag with a capacity of no more than 1 litre (1 quart).

71
Soldering irons
Air carriers may permit provided certain conditions are met. The heat-producing component, or the energy source, must be removed so as to prevent unintentional functioning during transport.
72
Spare batteries for consumer electronic devices containing lithium or lithium cells
Batteries must be individually protected and each spare battery must not exceed: - for lithium metal or lithium alloy batteries, a lithium content of 2 g; or - for lithium ion batteries, an aggregate equivalent lithium content of 8 g. Lithium ion batteries with an aggregate equivalent lithium content of more than 8 g but not more than 25 g may be carried in carry-on baggage if they are individually protected so as to prevent short circuits and are limited to two spare batteries per person.
73
Stain
74
Stain removers
75
Straightjackets
76
Switchblade knives
Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder.
77
Tear gas
Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder.
78
Throwing knives
79
Tiny tools (e.g., found in eyeglass repair kits)
80
Tools

Please note that tool boxes containing dangerous goods such as explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc.) are not permitted to be transported in passengers' carry-on or checked baggage.

81
Umbrellas
82
Varnish
83
Wrenches

Please note that tool boxes containing dangerous goods such as explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc.) are not permitted to be transported in passengers' carry-on or checked baggage.


 
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