Dangerous Goods
It is important to know what goods you can travel with, and which ones are banned completely or restricted to either carry-on bags or checked-in luggage.
To prioritise the safety and security of all passengers, the transportation of specific items and substances is subject to restrictions. You will find a comprehensive list of commonly encountered items below, along with instructions on how to pack them.
List of Dangerous Goods
Carrying firearms, replica weapons, daggers, flick knives, or any other offensive-looking items on your person or in your hand luggage is strictly prohibited.
Additionally, the use of electrical devices that could interfere with the aircraft's radio and navigation equipment, such as radios and mobile telephones, is also forbidden.
Portable electronic smoking devices powered by batteries, including electronic cigarettes, electronic thin cigars, electronic cigars, electronic pipes, personal vaporisers, and electronic nicotine delivery systems, must be carried in carry-on baggage only and individually protected to prevent accidental activation.
Portable electronic devices (watches, calculators, cameras, cell phones, portable computers, video cameras, etc.) containing lithium or lithium-ion cells and spare batteries, with no more than two separately protected spare batteries per person. Each built-in or spare battery must meet the following requirements: for lithium metal batteries, the lithium content must not exceed 2g; or for lithium-ion batteries, the watt-hour rating must not exceed 100Wh.
- No spare batteries, including power banks, and electronic smoking devises (e.g. e-cigarettes) are allowed in checked-in baggage. Only carry-on baggage.
- If the carry-on baggage should be transported in cargo compartment (e.g. requested on boarding) all spare batteries shall be removed from such baggage.
- Capacity of any spare batteries, including lithium batteries (e.g. power banks):
- If below 100 Wh no approval from airline is required, but during check-in the passenger shall confirm that capacity of the battery is not more that 100Wh.
- If between 100-160 Wh approval is required. Such batteries are limited by 2 per passenger.
- If more 160 Wh – not allowed to transport
- Passenger shall confirm the Wh rating of the spare battery (inc. power banks) either by certificate for device, or label/marking on it. If no information regarding Wh rating is available, such batteries will not be allowed for transportation.
- During the flight spare batteries, power banks and electronic smoking devises (e.g. e-cigarettes) shall be stored in carryon luggage in overhead bins.
- During the flight spare batteries, power banks and electronic smoking devises shall:
- Not be charged
- Not be used for charging other electronic devices.
Ensure a safe flight for yourself and others by conducting a final check of your suitcase's contents before you lock it. Remember, your commitment to safety begins from the moment you start packing.
Ban for e-cigarettes/vapes, fines for tourists:
In compliance with the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Republic of India, it is strictly prohibited to carry any form of electronic cigarettes or Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) by passengers in any type of baggage, whether checked in, carried in hand luggage or sent as cargo to India. If such devices are discovered, they will be confiscated. Here is the link to the document containing more information on this matter.
Just one e-cigarette device allowed for each passenger entering Türkiye and only for personal use. Additionally, cigarettes used with devices (cigarettes for IQOS) allowed up to 200 pcs and / or liquids for e-cigarettes up to 30 ml is allowed. These restrictions do not apply for passengers transiting via Türkiye without crossing the border, such passengers are subject of arriving countries rules.
Those who use e-cigarettes in Vietnam face fines of up to 2 million dong (about $78,50) as of this year, while those caught importing, trading, transporting or producing e-cigarettes and materials for cigarette alternatives face fines of up to 3 billion dong or up to 15 years in prison.
Travelers coming to Thailand should be aware that electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are illegal in the Kingdom.
Anyone found breaking this law by using an electronic cigarette – or vaping – in Thailand could be arrested and face jail time, or a fine several times the value of the illegal item(s). This applies both to foreigners and Thais.
The possession and use of e-smoking devices are banned nationwide in the Maldives including by visitors. Travelers are advised to leave all vaping products behind to avoid penalties and ensure compliance with the regulations. Here is the link to the document containing more information on this matter.
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Smart baggage refers to innovative baggage items (such as bags and suitcases) equipped with integrated lithium batteries, motors, GPS, GSM, Bluetooth, RFID, or Wi-Fi, and may also include lithium-ion battery power banks for charging electronic devices like mobile phones and gadgets. It is important to recognise that smart baggage can be potentially hazardous due to the presence of installed lithium batteries and electromagnetic field emissions, which may interfere with aircraft systems.
If you intend to bring this type of baggage on board, it is essential to ensure that all installed lithium batteries are removable. Prior to check-in, any such batteries must be removed, and all electronic items should be deactivated. The removed batteries should be taken into the cabin and carried solely as cabin baggage.
Baggage without batteries can be transported either as checked baggage or in the cabin, provided their dimensions (and quantity) comply with Air Astana's rules on carry-on baggage allowance.
The watt-hour rating of lithium-ion batteries must not exceed 100Wh/h unless approved by Air Astana, in which case it must not exceed 160Wh/h.
Air Astana retains the right to decline smart baggage with non-removable lithium batteries.
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