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.
Alcohol over 70% (140 proof) is prohibited.
Alcohol greater than 24% up to and including 70% (140 proof) is allowed with the following restrictions:
- Up to five liters of alcohol per package
- Up to five liters of alcohol per person
- Must be in retail packaging
There is no restriction on the amount of alcohol you may pack in your checked luggage, provided it contains under 24% alcohol by volume (e.g. beer and wine).
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.
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)