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Smoke detector
Carry On Baggage: Yes
Checked Baggage: Yes

Terminals of all spare lithium batteries placed in carry-on baggage must be protected from short circuit by:

  • enclosing them in their original retail packaging
  • taping over the terminals, or
  • placing each battery in a separate plastic bag (or protective pouch).

Important: Up to 2 spare batteries of a maximum of 160 Wh are permitted in your carry-on.

​Important: Spare lithium batteries require air carrier approval for checked baggage.

Snow globes
Carry On Baggage: Yes (<100ml)
Checked Baggage: Yes

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).

Snowshoes
Carry On Baggage: Yes
Checked Baggage: Yes

Snowshoes: If your snowshoes are equipped with crampons or spikes, we recommend that you place them in your checked baggage.

Soldering irons
Carry On Baggage: No
Checked Baggage: Check with carrier

Soldering irons: Air carriers may permit in checked baggage provided certain conditions are met. The heat-producing component, or the energy source, must be removed so as to prevent unintentional functioning during transport.

Solid foods
Carry On Baggage: Yes
Checked Baggage: Yes

Solid foods: Not subject to volume restrictions.

Soups - canned or jarred
Carry On Baggage: Yes (<100ml)
Checked Baggage: Yes

Soups - canned or jarred: 100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container permitted in carry-on.

Speargun
Carry On Baggage: No
Checked Baggage: Yes

Spiked collars or wristbands or any similar device
Carry On Baggage: No
Checked Baggage: No

Spiked collars or wristbands or any similar device: 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.

Sport bats (such as baseball and cricket bats)
Carry On Baggage: No
Checked Baggage: Yes

Sport bats (such as baseball and cricket bats): Permitted in checked baggage only.

Sports racquets and balls
Carry On Baggage: Yes
Checked Baggage: Yes

Sports racquets and balls: Some air carriers may have restrictions on these items. Please check with your air carrier for clarification. 

 

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