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.

Effective June 30, 2018: 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. View restrictions

We have placed the following restrictions on carrying or checking the following items:

Items marked with a green "" are OK to pack as noted.

Items marked with a red "" are prohibited from your carry-on and/or checked baggage.

Note: If an item is allowed in carry-on baggage, but not allowed in checked bags, the item MUST remain with you in the cabin or be removed before your carry-on bag is placed on the à la cart or given to an employee at the gate or onboard to place in the Checked Baggage compartment.

All containers of liquids must be able to withstand the pressurization changes that will occur in flight. Please secure all lids and caps with tape or other means to protect yours and others' belongings.

Prohibited and restricted items checklist table
Item(s)	Carry-On Bag	Checked Bags
Alcohol (More than 3.4 oz.)		View restrictions
Battery-operated boards and other self-balancing devices - Include but not limited to: electric boards (hoverboards), gliders, electric unicycles, intelligent scooters, or similar devices. They are not classified as personal electronic devices.
Breast milk mothers traveling with or without their child
Battery powered / self-folding strollers	View restrictions	View restrictions
Camping/outdoor equipment containing camp stoves with the residue of flammable liquid, camp fuel cylinders, strike-anywhere matches, animal repellent, propane heaters, etc.
Durian fruit
Dry/wet ice	View restrictions	View restrictions
Electronic/motorized bicycles and other similar devices/strong> - Include but not limited to: electric/motorized bicycles, motorized/battery operated kick scooters, or similar devices. They are not classified as a personal electronic device..	View restrictions	View restrictions
Electronic smoking devices must be set in safety mode to prevent accidental ignition Battery operated or USB-charged cigars, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or pipes that simulate smoking
Explosives Fireworks, gunpowder, signal flares, sparklers, or other explosives
Flammable liquids or solids Fuel, paints, lighter refills, strike anywhere matches, Sterno, mothballs, self-heating meals such as MREs
Household items Drain cleaners, solvents, other caustic or corrosive solids or liquids
Internal combustion engines Outboard motors, chainsaws, generators, gas powered weed eaters
Liquids, gels, or aerosols 3.4 oz. (100ml) or less packed per TSA regulations "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."
Liquids, gels, or aerosols More than 3.4 oz. (100ml) and/or not packed per TSA regulations "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."
Liquids, gels, or aerosols Purchased Beyond the Security Checkpoints
Lithium batteries Checked bags may only contain batteries installed in electronic devices. Batteries in chargers or similar devices are not considered installed.		View restrictions
Marijuana
Matches/lighters One book of safety matches or one common lighter
Other hazardous materials Gasoline-powered tools, wet-cell batteries, radioactive materials, poisons, infectious substances
Perishable/trophy items	View restrictions	View restrictions
Personal air purifiers
Pool chemicals containing hazardous, oxidizing or reactive materials.
Pottery, glass, or wood ANY articles made of pottery, glass, or wood may not be carried on board flights departing from Mexico	View restrictions	View restrictions
Powder and powder-like substances 12oz or larger, from Canada, Costa Rica, and Mexico	View restrictions	View restrictions
Pressurized containers Avalanche airbag systems, butane fuel, scuba tanks, propane tanks, C02 cartridges, self inflating rafts	View restrictions	View restrictions
Printer and toner cartridges 16 oz or greater, to/from Canada	View restrictions	View restrictions
Smart Luggage / eBags, Self-propelled / Self-riding luggage	View restrictions	View restrictions
Sharp objects Knives, cutting instruments - including carpet knives, box cutters, folding or retractable blades, ice picks, straight razors, metal scissors with a cutting edge of more than four inches, pliers larger than seven inches
Styrofoam containers
Weapons Firearms, ammunition, mace, tear-gas, or pepper spray		View restrictions

Many of the items above are classified as dangerous goods by the US Government and are prohibited from being placed in your baggage. Also prohibited are boxes marked as containing hazardous materials. 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. For further information, contact Alaska Airlines Reservations at 1-800-252-7522 .

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
Traveling with lithium batteries (PDF)
Traveling with Personal Electronic Devices

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.

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)