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.
Apple MacBook Pro laptops
(effective August 14, 2019)
Apple has recalled a limited number of older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops 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. because the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety risk. Since those MacBook Pro laptops are subject of a recall, FAA regulations prohibit them from being carried onboard an aircraft either in checked or carry-on baggage.
FAA policy states: “If a product that is dangerous goods or that contains a dangerous goods component (e.g., battery) is subject to a safety recall related to the dangerous goods, it must not be carried aboard an aircraft or in baggage unless the recalled product/component has been replaced or repaired or otherwise made safe per manufacturer/vendor instructions.”
Visit the Apple recall siteThis 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. to see if your laptop is part of the recall.
Smart Luggage, Self-Propelled Luggage, Self-Riding, eBags, etc
In the interest of safety for our guests and employees, only "Smart bags" (luggage with charging devices or use a lithium battery powered electric motor) with batteries/power banks that can be removed without the use of a tool (e.g. push button, connected to the bag via USB or similar connection, or removed with a "key") will be accepted.
- Carry-on: The battery/power bank may remain attached to the bag.
- Checked/gate-checked bag: The battery/power bank must be removed prior to acceptance. Once removed, the lithium battery/power bank needs to be protected from short circuit (such as placing in a plastic bag to prevent contact with anything metal).
- Removable lithium battery/power bank must be 160 Wh or less.
Bags with non-removable lithium batteries, power banks, batteries/power banks that exceed 160 Wh., or batteries that require a tool to be removed (e.g. screwdriver) will not be accepted as checked or carry-on baggage.
Battery-powered self-folding strollers
In the interest of safety for our guests and employees, only strollers with batteries/power banks (used to charge other devices or power the stroller) that can be removed without the use of a tool (e.g. push button, connected to the bag via USB or similar connection, or removed with a "key") will be accepted.
Checked/gate-checked baggage: The battery/power bank must be removed prior to acceptance. Once removed, the lithium battery/power bank needs to be protected from short circuit (such as placing in a plastic bag to prevent contact with anything metal).
Strollers with non-removable lithium batteries, power banks, or batteries that require a tool to be removed (e.g. screwdriver) will not be accepted as checked or carry-on baggage.
Battery-operated boards and other self-balancing devices (e.g. hoverboards)
Include but limited to: electric boards, hoverboards, gliders, electric unicycles, intelligent scooters, or similar devices of any type which use lithium or lithium ion batteries (e.g. rechargeable, LifePo, NMC, etc.) will not be accepted in either checked or carry-on baggage. These types of devices are not classified as personal electronic devices.
Note: FAA, TSA, DOT, and other government agency “approved” batteries are not accepted.
Exception: Mobility aids and assistive devices may be transported as carry-on. Please review our Accessible services for more information about carrying an assistive device onboard.
Electric/motorized bicycles and other similar devices
Include but not limited to: electric/motorized bicycles, motorized/electric operated kick scooters, or similar devices may be accepted if the battery is removed before acceptance as baggage. Devices with non-removable batteries will not be accepted. Devices 100 pounds or more shall not be accepted as checked baggage.
The removable battery must not exceed 160 Wh. The battery must be protected from short circuit and carried with the passenger in the cabin. The battery must be marked by the manufacturer with the WH rating or V and Ah in English.
Note: FAA, TSA, DOT, and other government agency "approved" batteries are not accepted. Government/regulatory agencies do not approve batteries.
Galaxy Note 7 Alert
Due to safety-related incidents, the U.S. Department of Transportation has prohibited guests from carrying Samsung Galaxy Note7 devices onboard an aircraft on their person or packing them in checked or carry-on baggage. This includes new and replacement Galaxy Note7 devices.
Contact Samsung's recall hotline at 1-844-365-6197 or Samsung's Galaxy Note7 Recall page "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." for more information.
Lithium batteries and electronic devices
Ensure that all electronic devices (e.g. laptops, cameras, and portable games) are powered off and switches are protected from accidental activation. For details on lithium powered mobility aids, please review our Accessible services.
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| Type of battery | Carry-on | Checked baggage | |
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| Installed or spares | Installed in equipment | Spares | |
| Lithium ion (small¹) |
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| Rated at 100 watt hours or less per battery. Rechargeable lithium or lithium polymer (LIPO), as used in small consumer electronics, such as cell phones, cameras, PDAs, and most laptops | |||
| Lithium ion (larger²) |
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| Rated at more than 100 watt hours but not more than 160 watt hours equivalent. No more than 2 spares per person. Typically extended life batteries | |||
| Lithium metal³ |
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| 2 grams or less lithium content, non-rechargeable batteries, as used in small consumer electronics, such as cameras, LED flashlights, etc. | |||
Drones
A drone without batteries can be checked as baggage. However, the batteries must be carried on. Due to the number of batteries most drones travel with, we recommend carrying everything in a backpack or similar case that will fit under the seat in front of you. All batteries must be under 100 Watt hours, and the terminals covered/insulated to prevent short-circuiting. Original retail packaging is sufficient, or if not in the original packaging, the terminals must be covered with non-conductive tape. We also recommend not traveling with fully charged batteries.
Carrying spare batteries
You may bring spare lithium batteries for devices such as laptops, cell phones and cameras, in carry-on baggage only. This also includes external battery chargers (portable rechargers) containing a lithium ion battery. Spare batteries must be packed with terminals covered/insulated to prevent short-circuiting. Original retail packaging is sufficient, or if not in original packaging, the terminals must be covered with non-conductive tape.
Spare lithium batteries of any type, including external battery chargers (portable rechargers) containing a lithium ion battery, may not be placed in checked baggage because of the potential fire hazard. You may check bags that contain lithium batteries only if they are installed in the electronic devices. Damaged batteries will not be accepted for transport. For important details regarding the safe transportation of batteries/battery-powered devices while flying, please visit faa.gov "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.".
If a product that is dangerous goods or that contains a dangerous goods component (e.g., battery) is subject to a safety recall related to the dangerous goods, it must not be carried aboard an aircraft or in baggage unless the recalled product/component has been replaced or repaired or otherwise made safe per manufacturer/vendor instructions.
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)