Prohibited and restricted items
Many common items used every day in the home or workplace may seem harmless; however, when transported by air, they can be very dangerous. Variations in temperature and pressure during a flight can cause items to leak, generate toxic fumes, or start a fire.
Pressurized containers
Pressurized containers such as butane fuel, personal oxygen tanks, scuba tanks, propane tanks, CO2 cartridges, self-inflating rafts, and avalanche rescue packs containing gas cylinders are prohibited from both checked and carry-on baggage.
Exception: Two cartridges may be fitted inside an inflatable life jacket/float coat along with two spare cartridges. In addition, spare cylinders of a similar size for a mechanical limb are permitted in sufficient quantities for the duration of the trip.
Styrofoam containers
Styrofoam containers are not allowed as checked baggage. They may only be used for carry-on items.
Containers labeled as hazardous material
Boxes marked or labeled as containing hazardous materials are prohibited. If you are reusing a box, carefully look at all 6 sides and completely remove or cover up any indication of hazmat, such as "ORM-D" or a hazardous diamond. The shipment of unauthorized dangerous goods may result in criminal or civil penalties.
Know the TSA rules
Please refer to the prohibited items section of tsa.gov "This indicates a link to an external site that may not meet accessibility guidelines." for a complete list of items which are federally restricted from being carried onboard our aircraft by the Transportation and Security Administration (TSA).
FAA Pack Safe Initiative
The FAA lists common hazardous materials found in products that are often used while traveling.
View the Pack Safe chart "This indicates a link to an external site that may not meet accessibility guidelines."Traveling with lithium batteries (PDF)
Traveling with Personal Electronic Devices "This indicates a link to an external site that may not meet accessibility guidelines."
Place an identification tag inside your bag.
In the rare event that your bag is misplaced, this free downloadable tag will make the identification and return process quicker. Simply complete the form and place it inside your bag.
Download a baggage ID tag. (PDF File is 343K)