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.
Regional travel baggage restrictions
Some destinations have specific restrictions on items that may be carried in checked or carry-on baggage on our flights. Here’s the full list of region-specific advisories about these travel restrictions.
Powder and powder-like substances
When traveling from Canada, Costa Rica, or Mexico, powder and powder-like substances 12oz (350ml) or larger are prohibited in the cabin of the aircraft, except:
- Medically prescribed powder, baby formula, and cremated human remains "This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites." that are 12oz (350ml) or larger may be transported after being inspected by screening officials at a security checkpoint or boarding gate.
- Powder containers inside of a properly sealed Secure Tamper Evident Bag, as packaged by duty-free shops and other airport businesses that are beyond the security checkpoint, may travel in your carry-on.
Guests traveling with powders of any sort are strongly encouraged to put them into their checked baggage, as agents at screening checkpoints in foreign destinations may not allow you travel with 12oz or more of powder in your carry-on bag.
Alcohol restrictions in Alaska
Alcohol restrictions, such as prohibiting the possession of alcohol, vary from city to city in the state of Alaska. We recommend verifying the laws and regulations of each city in your travel itinerary. See the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office "This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites." website for more information.
For international travel, please check each country's customs requirement for import and export.
Carriage of marijuana
While some states allow recreational or medical marijuana possession within their borders, possession of marijuana continues to be illegal under federal law. Accordingly, Alaska Airlines does not allow guests to transport marijuana on any of our flights.
Pottery, glass, or wood
Pottery or items made of glass or wood may not be carried on board flights departing from Mexico.
Printer and toner cartridges
Printer and toner cartridges 16oz or greater are not allowed in either checked or carry-on baggage on flights to or from Canada.
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)