Dangerous Goods
Prohibited and Restricted Items on PLAY Airlines
To ensure everyone’s safety, certain items are prohibited from either carry-on or checked baggage—or both. Some items may be allowed under strict conditions. Please review the following categories carefully before packing.
Not Allowed in Carry-On Baggage but may be checked
These items are usually prohibited in carry-on baggage but may be allowed in checked baggage with restrictions or prior approval.
Item Category | IATA DGR status | |
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Sharp objects (knives, blades, crampons, etc.) | ✔️Allowed in checked | ❌ Not in carry-on |
Tools (drills, saws, hammers, etc.) | ✔️ Allowed in checked | ❌ Not in carry-on |
Blunt instruments (bats, clubs) | ✔️ Allowed in checked | ❌ Not in carry-on |
Camping fuel containers (properly drained) | ⚠️ Only if completely empty, cleaned of residue, and vented (per ICAO/IATA rules) | |
Firearms & ammunition (declared and packed according to airline and IATA guidelines) | ✔️ Allowed in checked | ❌ Not in carry-on. Must be declared and packed separately in original packaging or a hard case. Small quantities of ammo permitted. |
- Sharp Objects: Knives with blades longer than 6 cm, scissors with blades longer than 6 cm, box cutters, razor blades, machetes, spears, darts, harpoons, ice picks, ski/hiking poles, crampons, ice skates, swords, sabers, martial arts gear with a sharp edge or point.
- Tools: Drills, crowbars, saws, screwdrivers, chisels, blowtorches, hammers, bolt guns, nail guns.
- Blunt Instruments: Baseball bats, golf clubs, martial arts batons, night sticks.
- Camping Fuel Containers (Properly Drained Only): See 'Restricted with Conditions' section.
- Firearms and Ammunition (With Declaration Only): Must be packed according to guidelines and declared in advance.
🚫Items Not Allowed in Either Carry-On or Checked Baggage
- Explosives and Fireworks: Including firecrackers, blasting caps, detonators, pyrotechnics.
- Flammable Liquids and Solids: Gasoline, lighter fluid, oil-based paints, paint thinners, turpentine, flares.
- Compressed or Pressurized Gases: Propane, butane, lighter gas, scuba tanks, CO₂ cartridges (except as allowed for avalanche gear).
- Toxic and Infectious Substances: Pesticides, biological samples, infectious materials, arsenic, bleach.
- Corrosives: Battery acid, wet-cell batteries, mercury (e.g., in thermometers).
- Radioactive Materials
- Strong Magnetic Materials
- Self-Heating or Oxygen-Producing Devices: Including oxygen generators and chemical kits.
- Security-Type Attaché Cases: Containing explosives or lithium batteries with fire/explosive risk.
- Hoverboards, Balance Boards, Electric Scooters: Including devices powered by lithium batteries.
- Damaged or Recalled Lithium Batteries
- Smart Baggage with Non-Removable Batteries
- Weapons Designed to Incapacitate: Stun guns, tasers, pepper spray, bear spray, tear gas.
- Uncapped Fuel Containers (Camping Equipment)
⚠️Items Allowed Only With Restrictions or Under Conditions
Some items may be permitted in your baggage if they meet specific requirements:
Item | Carry-On | Checked | Conditions |
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Dry Ice (up to 2.5kg) | ✅ | ✅ | Package must allow CO₂ to vent |
Lithium Batteries (spare, up to 160 Wh) | ✅ | ❌ | Max 2; must be in original packaging or insulated |
Mobility Device Batteries (max 300 Wh or 2x 160 Wh) | ✅ | ❌ | Must be removed and carried in cabin |
Drones | ✅ (battery only) | ✅ (drone body only) | Battery must be removed and packed in carry-on |
Electronic Cigarettes / Vapes | ✅ | ❌ | Use on board is strictly prohibited |
Matches / Disposable Lighter | ✅ | ❌ | One per passenger |
Avalanche Rescue Backpacks | ✅ | ✅ | Maximum 200g gas cartridge; must be disconnected and fitted with a relief valve. |
Camping Stoves (no fuel) | ❌ | ✅ | Tank must be completely drained, left uncapped for at least 6 hours to ventilate and free of vapor residue. |
Smart Bags with Removable Batteries | ✅ | ✅ | The battery must be removed and carried in the cabin. If the battery cannot be removed, the bag is not permitted as checked or carry-on baggage. |
Special Items and Guidelines
Drones
- Allowed in checked baggage if the battery does not exceed 160 Wh.
- Batteries must be removed and carried in carry-on baggage.
- Only one spare battery allowed per passenger.
- Drone must remain powered off for the entire flight.
Electronic and Regular Cigarettes
- Permitted in carry-on baggage only.
- Use on board is strictly prohibited.
- Electronic cigarettes are not allowed in checked baggage.
Firearms and Ammunition (For Hunting/Sport Use Only)
- Must be declared at check-in and transported as special baggage.
- Weapons must be unloaded and disassembled.
- Ammunition must be packed separately and securely.
- A valid gun license and all required destination permits must be presented.
- Transport is allowed in checked baggage only.
Lithium Batteries
- Allowed only in carry-on baggage, subject to the following limits:
-Spare batteries 101–160 Wh: Max two per passenger.
-For mobility aids: one battery up to 300 Wh, or two up to 160 Wh each.
- Loose or damaged batteries are strictly prohibited in all baggage.
Camping Stoves and Fuel Containers
- Permitted in checked baggage only if:
-Completely emptied of fuel.
-Left uncapped for at least 6 hours to ventilate.
-Dry and free of vapor residue.
Avalanche Rescue Backpacks
- Allowed with prior approval.
- Must contain no more than 200g of compressed gas and include a pressure relief valve.
- Can be packed in either carry-on or checked baggage if disarmed and protected from accidental activation.
Smart Baggage
- Carry-on: The lithium battery must be removable; you must be able to disconnect it during travel.
- Checked baggage: Battery must be removed and carried in your hand baggage.
- If the battery cannot be removed, the bag is not permitted.
Packing Guidelines and Responsibility
- Baggage must be packed securely to withstand normal handling.
- Fragile items (e.g., musical instruments, artwork, sports equipment) should be packed with extra protection.
- All checked baggage must be clearly labeled with the passenger’s name and contact details (email, phone number, address).
- Items such as strollers, car seats, skis, golf bags, and bicycles are accepted as special or oversized baggage and should be packed accordingly.
- For detailed instructions, please refer to our full Baggage Packing Guidelines.
- Replica or Imitation Explosive Devices: Items that resemble explosives—such as fake bombs or dummy grenades—are strictly prohibited.
- Smoke-Generating Devices: Including smoke canisters and smoke cartridges used for visual effects or signaling.
- Slingshots and Catapults: Devices designed to launch projectiles are not permitted in the cabin, even if recreational in nature.
For a comprehensive list of dangerous goods and their conditions for transport by passengers, please refer to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Table 2.3.A:
https://www.iata.org/contentassets/6fea26dd84d24b26a7a1fd5788561d6e/dgr-66-en-2.3.a.pdf