Before you start packing for your trip, it’s important to spend a couple of minutes reviewing which items are safe to bring on board and which ones you should leave at home.
Many everyday objects may seem harmless but could become hazardous on a flight due to changes in pressure and temperature affecting their chemical or physical properties. Taking a moment to check the regulations can help ensure a seamless travel experience from check-in to the final boarding call.
The list below pertains to travel to or from a non-CATSA airport. If you are travelling to, from, or connecting to a CATSA airport, you can find important information on the Canadian Air Transport Security (CATSA) website.
When travelling with other airlines, please always refer to their policies about restricted and prohibited items.
If you decide to change your baggage from checked to cargo for any reason, be aware that the regulations concerning what can be contained in the cargo shipment may differ.
Some items that are allowed in checked baggage are considered a dangerous goods in cargo and therefore required additional paperwork and information. This is often due to safety concerns related to the cargo area’s distinct environment and handling requirements. Without the proper dangerous goods declaration and paperwork, the items are subject to dangerous goods consequences which can include fines.
Common items that are permitted in checked baggage that are considered a dangerous good as a cargo shipment are perfume, aerosols like hairspray, medicines containing alcohol, bug repellant, and sunscreen. Please review the Cargo Shipping Restrictions prior to shipping or speak to a Customer Service Agent at check-in if you have questions.
Aerosols and Liquids | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Aerosol (hair sprays, deodorants, etc.)
Note: If departing from a CATSA airport, each item must be limited to 100 ml or 100 g, or a total 1000 ml or 1000 g for multiple items. |
Allowed (0.5 kg (0.5 L) per single item) | Allowed (0.5 kg (0.5 L) per single item) | Allowed 6 |
Liquids
Note: If departing from a CATSA airport, each item must be limited to 100 ml or 100 g, or a total 1000 ml or 1000 g for multiple items. |
Allowed (0.5 kg (0.5 L) per single item) | Allowed (0.5 kg (0.5 L) per single item) | Allowed 6 |
Gels
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Allowed (0.5 kg (0.5 L) per single item) | Allowed (0.5 kg (0.5 L) per single item) | Allowed 6 |
Aerosols and Liquids | Description | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Aerosol (hair sprays, deodorants, etc.) |
Note: If departing from a CATSA airport, each item must be limited to 100 ml or 100 g, or a total 1000 ml or 1000 g for multiple items. |
Allowed (0.5 kg (0.5 L) per single item) | Allowed (0.5 kg (0.5 L) per single item) | Allowed 6 |
Liquids |
Note: If departing from a CATSA airport, each item must be limited to 100 ml or 100 g, or a total 1000 ml or 1000 g for multiple items. |
Allowed (0.5 kg (0.5 L) per single item) | Allowed (0.5 kg (0.5 L) per single item) | Allowed 6 |
Gels |
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Allowed (0.5 kg (0.5 L) per single item) | Allowed (0.5 kg (0.5 L) per single item) | Allowed 6 |
Alcohol and Drugs | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Alcohol/Alcoholic Beverages | Illegal | Illegal | Prohibited 2 |
Illegal Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia | Illegal | Illegal | Illegal |
Recreational Cannabis | Prohibited 2 | Prohibited 2 | Prohibited 2 |
Alcohol and Drugs | Description | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Alcohol/Alcoholic Beverages | Illegal | Illegal | Prohibited 2 | |
Illegal Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia | Illegal | Illegal | Illegal | |
Recreational Cannabis | Prohibited 2 | Prohibited 2 | Prohibited 2 |
Alcohol and illegal drugs are strictly prohibited on all flights, in checked baggage, excess baggage, or carry-on. Should either be found in baggage or on person, you may be denied boarding, ineligible for denied boarding compensation, and are subject to local law enforcement.
Batteries | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Alkaline, Zinc-carbon (dry cell), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) and Silver Oxide Batteries (Non lithium) (flashlights or household electronic devices)
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Lithium Metal Cells and Battery Packs (cell phones, laptops, digital cameras, etc.)
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Allowed 6 |
Lithium-ion Batteries less than or equal to 100 Watt hours (Wh) (cell phones, laptops, digital cameras)
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Allowed 6 |
Lithium-ion Batteries greater than 100 but less than or equal to 160 Watt hours (video equipment or portable medical devices)
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Allowed 6 |
Lithium-ion Batteries over 160 Watt hours (e-bikes, underwater lamps, car batteries, segways, hoverboards)
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Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited 5 |
Spare Lithium Batteries
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Spillable Batteries (wet cell/gel)
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Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Batteries | Description | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Alkaline, Zinc-carbon (dry cell), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) and Silver Oxide Batteries (Non lithium) (flashlights or household electronic devices) |
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Lithium Metal Cells and Battery Packs (cell phones, laptops, digital cameras, etc.) |
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Allowed 6 |
Lithium-ion Batteries less than or equal to 100 Watt hours (Wh) (cell phones, laptops, digital cameras) |
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Allowed 6 |
Lithium-ion Batteries greater than 100 but less than or equal to 160 Watt hours (video equipment or portable medical devices) |
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Allowed 6 |
Lithium-ion Batteries over 160 Watt hours (e-bikes, underwater lamps, car batteries, segways, hoverboards) |
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Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited 5 |
Spare Lithium Batteries |
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Spillable Batteries (wet cell/gel) |
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Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Battery Operated Vehicles and Devices | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Battery Powered Mobility Aids
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Allowed 5,6 | Prohibited | Allowed 5,6 |
Battery Powered Medical Devices
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Allowed 6 |
Drones
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Allowed 5,6 |
Battery Operated Vehicles and Devices | Description | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Battery Powered Mobility Aids |
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Allowed 5,6 | Prohibited | Allowed 5,6 |
Battery Powered Medical Devices |
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Allowed 6 |
Drones |
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Allowed 5,6 |
Electronic Cigarettes or Vaporizers | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Electronic Cigarettes
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Allowed | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Vaporizers
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Allowed | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Electronic Cigarettes or Vaporizers | Description | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Electronic Cigarettes |
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Allowed | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Vaporizers |
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Allowed | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Electronic Devices | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Camcorders, Digital Cameras
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Allowed 0,6 |
Mobile Phones, Portable Gaming Devices
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Allowed 0,6 |
Tablets, mp3 Players, PDAs, Laptops
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Allowed 0,6 |
Electronic Devices | Description | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Camcorders, Digital Cameras |
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Allowed 0,6 |
Mobile Phones, Portable Gaming Devices |
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Allowed 0,6 |
Tablets, mp3 Players, PDAs, Laptops |
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Allowed 6 | Prohibited | Allowed 0,6 |
Explosive Materials | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Blasting Caps or Detonating Devices | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Dynamite or Other Explosives | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Fireworks (including Stars) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Explosive Materials | Description | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Blasting Caps or Detonating Devices | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited | |
Dynamite or Other Explosives | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited | |
Fireworks (including Stars) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Flammable Items, Compressed Gases | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Aerosol (that exceeds 0.5 kg (0.5 L) per single item) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed 5,6 |
Fuels for Lighters, Torches, Gasoline | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Turpentine and Paint Thinner | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Oil Based Paint | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Bleach | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Flammable Items, Compressed Gases | Description | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Aerosol (that exceeds 0.5 kg (0.5 L) per single item) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed 5,6 | |
Fuels for Lighters, Torches, Gasoline | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited | |
Turpentine and Paint Thinner | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited | |
Oil Based Paint | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited | |
Bleach | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Food and Beverage | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Glass Bottles Glass Containers | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Metal Cutlery (Forks & Knives) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Plastic Cutlery | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
Sealed Beverages (Juices, Coffee, Pop) | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
Open Beverages (Juices, Coffee, Pop) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Takeout Food Bag (Sealed) | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
Takeout Food Bag (Unsealed) | Allowed 3 | Allowed 3 | Allowed |
Large Chicken Delight bag | Allowed 3 | Allowed 3 | Allowed |
Yeast (maximum 113 gram jar per customer) | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
Super Yeast | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Communion wine | Allowed 1 | Allowed 1 | Allowed 1 |
Food and Beverage | Description | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Glass Bottles Glass Containers | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Metal Cutlery (Forks & Knives) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Plastic Cutlery | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | |
Sealed Beverages (Juices, Coffee, Pop) | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | |
Open Beverages (Juices, Coffee, Pop) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Takeout Food Bag (Sealed) | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | |
Takeout Food Bag (Unsealed) | Allowed 3 | Allowed 3 | Allowed | |
Large Chicken Delight bag | Allowed 3 | Allowed 3 | Allowed | |
Yeast (maximum 113 gram jar per customer) | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | |
Super Yeast | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Communion wine | Allowed 1 | Allowed 1 | Allowed 1 |
Guns and Firearms | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Ammunition | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed 5,6 |
BB Guns | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed 6 |
Compressed Air Guns | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Firearms | Illegal | Illegal | Allowed 6 |
Flare Guns | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Gun Lighters | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Gun Powder | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Parts of Guns and Firearms | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed 6 |
Pellet Guns | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed 6 |
Guns and Firearms | Description | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Ammunition | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed 5,6 | |
BB Guns | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed 6 | |
Compressed Air Guns | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited | |
Firearms | Illegal | Illegal | Allowed 6 | |
Flare Guns | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited | |
Gun Lighters | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited | |
Gun Powder | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited | |
Parts of Guns and Firearms | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed 6 | |
Pellet Guns | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed 6 |
Medication | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Prescription Pills (properly identified with a professionally printed label from the pharmacy) | Allowed 0 | Allowed 0 | Allowed 0 |
Gravol (15 pills maximum per customer) | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
Tylenol or Similar Analgesics (100 pills per customer maximum in original container) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Over-the-counter Medication for Personal Use in Flight, Including Analgesics (fewer than 2 pills) | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
Over-the-counter Medication (100 pills per customer maximum in original container) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Medication | Description | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Prescription Pills (properly identified with a professionally printed label from the pharmacy) | Allowed 0 | Allowed 0 | Allowed 0 | |
Gravol (15 pills maximum per customer) | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | |
Tylenol or Similar Analgesics (100 pills per customer maximum in original container) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Over-the-counter Medication for Personal Use in Flight, Including Analgesics (fewer than 2 pills) | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | |
Over-the-counter Medication (100 pills per customer maximum in original container) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Oxygen for Medical Purposes | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Oxygen for Medical PurposesOnly certain models of personal oxygen concentrators (POCs) are accepted sources of medical oxygen for customers requiring supplemental oxygen during flight. Read additional information for passengers requiring oxygen during travel in Accessibility Services. The following are not accepted in either your carry-on or checked baggage:
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Permitted* | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Oxygen for Medical Purposes | Description | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Oxygen for Medical Purposes |
Only certain models of personal oxygen concentrators (POCs) are accepted sources of medical oxygen for customers requiring supplemental oxygen during flight. Read additional information for passengers requiring oxygen during travel in Accessibility Services. The following are not accepted in either your carry-on or checked baggage:
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Permitted* | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Personal Use Item | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Razors Blades | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Safety Razors | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
Nail/Cuticle Cutters, Files, Trimmers | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
Hairspray (1 bottle per customer maximum) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed 6 |
Cigarette Lighter/Zippo/Matches (1 unit)Permitted as carry-on and carry-out when on one’s person. |
Allowed 6 | Allowed 6 | Prohibited |
Cigar Cutters | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
Corkscrews | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Supplies for Nursing Mothers | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
Books and Other Reading Material | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
Change of Clothing | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
Personal Care Toiletries (Travel/Pocket Sized) | Allowed 5 | Allowed 5 | Allowed 5 |
Tweezers, Eyelash Curlers | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
Toy Weapons Resembling Real Guns | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Umbrellas | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
Cash Money | Allowed | Allowed | Prohibited |
Jewellery, Valuable Small Collectibles (Coins) | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed 0 |
Personal Use Item | Description | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Razors Blades | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Safety Razors | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | |
Nail/Cuticle Cutters, Files, Trimmers | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | |
Hairspray (1 bottle per customer maximum) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed 6 | |
Cigarette Lighter/Zippo/Matches (1 unit) |
Permitted as carry-on and carry-out when on one’s person. |
Allowed 6 | Allowed 6 | Prohibited |
Cigar Cutters | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | |
Corkscrews | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Supplies for Nursing Mothers | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | |
Books and Other Reading Material | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | |
Change of Clothing | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | |
Personal Care Toiletries (Travel/Pocket Sized) | Allowed 5 | Allowed 5 | Allowed 5 | |
Tweezers, Eyelash Curlers | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | |
Toy Weapons Resembling Real Guns | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Umbrellas | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | |
Cash Money | Allowed | Allowed | Prohibited | |
Jewellery, Valuable Small Collectibles (Coins) | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed 0 |
Sharp Objects | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Box Cutters | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Ice Axes/Ice Picks | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Knives | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Meat Cleavers | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Box Cutters, Utility Knives | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Sabers | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Scissors (Metal with Pointed Tips) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Scissors (Plastic or Metal with Blunt Tips) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Swords | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Sharp Objects | Description | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Box Cutters | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Ice Axes/Ice Picks | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Knives | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Meat Cleavers | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Box Cutters, Utility Knives | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Sabers | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Scissors (Metal with Pointed Tips) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Scissors (Plastic or Metal with Blunt Tips) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Swords | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Sporting Equipment | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Baseball Bats | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Bows and Arrows* | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Cricket Bats | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Fishing Rod* | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
Golf Clubs* | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Hockey Sticks | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Lacrosse Sticks | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Martial Art Items (if they are legal to possess and are not considered a weapon) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Pool Cues* | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Ski Poles* | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Spear Guns* | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Tackle Boxes | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
* Must be securely packed in a hard-shell case designed for shipping. If packed differently, these items will be accepted with a Limited Release Tag only, which must be signed at check-in which indemnifies Perimeter Aviation and/or Bearskin Airlines for damage. |
Sporting Equipment | Description | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Baseball Bats | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Bows and Arrows* | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Cricket Bats | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Fishing Rod* | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed | |
Golf Clubs* | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Hockey Sticks | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Lacrosse Sticks | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Martial Art Items (if they are legal to possess and are not considered a weapon) | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Pool Cues* | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Ski Poles* | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Spear Guns* | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Tackle Boxes | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
* Must be securely packed in a hard-shell case designed for shipping. If packed differently, these items will be accepted with a Limited Release Tag only, which must be signed at check-in which indemnifies Perimeter Aviation and/or Bearskin Airlines for damage. |
Tools | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Axes and Hatchets | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Cattle Prods | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Crowbars | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Drills0 See Batteries |
Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Hammers | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Saws0 See Batteries (if powered) |
Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Screwdrivers, Wrenches, Pliers | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Tools | Description | Carry-on | Carry-out (Bearskin only) | Checked Baggage |
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Axes and Hatchets | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Cattle Prods | Prohibited | Prohibited | Prohibited | |
Crowbars | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Drills |
0 See Batteries |
Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Hammers | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed | |
Saws |
0 See Batteries (if powered) |
Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |
Screwdrivers, Wrenches, Pliers | Prohibited | Prohibited | Allowed |