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Prohibited Items


Sharp or penetrating objects;Ex: Mountaineering ice picks, ice breakers or similar objects.

(1) Permitted in checked baggage with the appropriate packaging and protection.

Carry-on baggage

Checked baggage


Axes, knives, pocket knives, Stilettos, daggers, KNIVES, letter openers, swords, cutters, surgical knives, swords, sabers, rapiers, machetes, knitting needles or any other similar cutting or penetrating object.

(1) Subcutaneous syringes and needles together with the appropriate medicine for those who require it (Diabetes or allergies) as well as needles for manual sowing, butter knives and flexible plastic silverware are permitted in carry-on and checked luggage.

(2) Permitted in checked baggage with the appropriate packaging and protection.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage



Metal scissors with unrounded ends and blades longer than 6 cm.

(1) Permitted in checked baggage with the appropriate packaging and protection.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage



Shaving razors (barber type) and or double edged for personal shaving equipment (old style).

(1) Permitted in checked baggage with the appropriate packaging and protection.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage



Drills, portable electric saws and other manual electric tools.

(1)Permitted in checked baggage with the appropriate packaging and protection.

 

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage



Torches, guns and mechanisms that require gas to cut/weld (body repair set) as well as their accessories.

(1) Permitted in checked baggage with the appropriate packaging and protection

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage



Hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, pliers etc. 

(1)Tools designed and fabricated exclusively for the repair of eyeglasses are permitted in carry-on luggage.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Oxygen cylinders including chemical and/or liquid oxygen generators as well as pressurized diving tanks. Other compressed gasses including fire extinguishers Acetylene, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium,Nitrogen, Propane, Butane, Hydrogen, liquid gasses, Ammonia in solution and refrigerated liquid Oxygen).

(1) Medicinal oxygen gas cylinders no heavier than 5 kg in total weight are permitted only as a carry-on with a mandatory medical prescription. The cylinder, valves and regulators must be protected.

(2) Oxygen concentrator models designed, certified and maintained according to the Competent Authority (DGAC, FAA, TSA, etc.) are permitted with a mandatory medical prescription.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Mercury Barometers or Industrial-Grade Thermometers.

(1) Mercury barometers or thermometers transported by a properly identified representative of the National Meteorological Service are permitted in checked baggage in a packaging that has a resistant exterior and a leak proof interior coating as long as they comply with airline provisions for transport.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Metallic work rods (levers) with or without sharp edges and similar objects.

(1)Permitted in checked baggage with the appropriate packaging and protection.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


High intensity lamps with bulbs and batteries.

(1) Permitted in checked baggage with the appropriate protection and packaging. Components such as batteries and bulbs must be separately packed with their respective ID tags.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Harpoons, other submarine weapons and similar items.

(1) These are permitted in documented luggage with the appropriate protection and packaging.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Hydrocarbon cartridges to recharge heat and carbon dioxide for hair curlers and hair straightening irons.

(1) These are permitted in documented luggage with the appropriate protection and packaging.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage

Gold, Lacrosse, Billiard or Hockey sticks, baseball bats, ski poles,skateboards, rackets and similar objects.

(1) Permitted in checked baggage with the appropriate packaging and protection.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Aerosol spray cans including those used for personal hygiene.

(1) Aerosols used for personal hygiene or care are permitted in checked baggage in a total quantity not exceeding 2lts/2kgs in a container or presentation with a maximum capacity of 0.5 lt/ 0.5 kg. The valves must be protected against an inadvertent release of the content.

(2) Aerosols used for personal hygiene and care are permitted in carry-on baggage in limited quantities (See liquids, aerosols and gels).

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Bows, arrows, bayonets and similar objects including those considered toys that closely resemble the mentioned object.

(1) Permitted in checked baggage with the appropriate packaging and protection.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Gasoline, methanol, Kerosene, lighter fluid, aerosol paints, liquid alcohols, adhesives, polishing products, oven and piping cleaning supplies, solvents and other inflammable liquids (Organic Peroxides, Nitro-Methane or other additives) and solids (Magnesium, Hexamine).

(1) Limited amounts of alcohols in gels and acetones are permitted in carry-on baggage (See liquids, aerosols and gels).

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Batteries or Accumulators of any type (with liquids or solids) including those for automotive use as well as any other motor device such as wheel chairs or similar characteristics.

(1) Installed batteries for electric wheelchairs or other motor assistance are allowed in checked baggage as long as they comply the airline provisions for transport

(2) D, C, AA, AAA, 9V, 6V batteries as well as those installed in Batteries that will be transported separately from their electronic appliance must be protected, preferably in their original packaging to avoid short circuits, damage or penetration of metallic objects.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage



Alcoholic Beverages.

(1) Up to 5 liters of alcoholic beverages with factory marks and unbroken seals containing an alcohol content between 24% and 70% alcohol volume are permitted in checked baggage.

(2) In flights with a final destination outside of national territory, these items are permitted in carry-on baggage if they were purchased in local shops within the sterile zones of the airports and comply with the corresponding security checks. Up to 5 liters of alcoholic beverages with factory marks and unbroken seals with alcohol content between 24% and 70% alcohol volume are permitted in checked baggage.

(3) In flights within national territory, these items are permitted in carry-on baggage if they were purchased in local shops within the sterile zones of the airports and comply with the corresponding security checks. Up to 5 liters of alcoholic beverages with factory marks and unbroken seals with alcohol content between 24% to 70% alcohol volume are permitted in checked baggage.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage



Dry Ice (Solid Carbon Dioxide).

(1)Permitted in checked baggage in quantities not exceeding 2.5 kgs or its equivalent per person, when it is used to pack merchandise that may expire that is not subject to the requirements of a container with a Carbion Dioxide escape mechanism. The recepient must be properly identified and/or

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage



LAG´s-Liquids, Aerosols and Gels including but not limited to: water and potable liquids, soups, syrups, jams, stews, sauces and pastas, food in sauce or high liquid content; creams, lotions, cosmetics and oils; perfumes; aerosols; gels (Defined as hair and shower gels); shaving cream, other creams/foams and deodorants, pastes including dental; hand soap, mascara, lip gloss, etc.

(1) Those LAGs' which are transported in containers with a capacity no greater than 100ml/3.4 oz are permitted in carry-on baggage. All the containers must be able to fit without difficulty in a single resealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity of 1 liter and approximate dimensions of 20.5 X 20.5 cm or 25 X 15 cm. Only one bag is allowed per Customer/Passenger.

(2) LAG's transported by clients/passengers with medical or special dietetic needs are permitted in carry-on baggage (example: Baby food) as long as the client/passenger can demonstrate that these are essential for the special medical or dietetic needs; in other words, that the health of the Client/Passenger may be affected without them.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Prohibited Items must be coordinated with the authorities.

Items hide, conceal or contain objects that represent a risk and / or prohibited or restricted items that are hidden, disguised or hidden intentionally or unintentionally.

(1) is permitted in checked baggage provided it meets the security checks and the provisions of the Airport and the airline for transport.

 

Carry-on baggage

Checked baggage

Electroshock weapon,electric prods for industrial, commercial livestock and defense electrical items

(1) is permitted in checked baggage provided it meets the security checks and the provisions of the Airport and the airline for transport.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Weapons, parts thereof, ammunition, explosives, guns and flares competencies, any way class flares, air guns (of ammunition, pellets, gotcha and the like), hand grenades, detonators or detonating caps, fireworks, all kinds of powders and others mentioned in the Law of Firearms and Explosives.

(1) is permitted as checked baggage up to 5 kg (or equivalent) cartridges or ammunition transported with the corresponding weapon if it meets the procedures, limitations and safety controls and the provisions of the Airport and the airline for transport.

(2) is allowed as checked baggage decorative figures, trophies, crafts, ceramic or porcelain figures, religious figures, handmade instruments, clothes irons, ropes horsemanship, rappelling, tortilla makers, juicer.

 

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Police weapons, flexible handle batons, mittens, musical instruments, and other objects that may be considered as Blunt (by weight, material, size, shape or size) or "dual use" including those used for your sport or those simulate it, contain or conceal.

(1) is permitted in checked baggage provided it meets the security checks and the provisions of the Airport and the airline for transport.

 

 

 

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Imitations or toys that realistically simulate a gun.

(1) is permitted in checked baggage provided it meets the security checks and the provisions of the Airport and the airline for transport.

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Sprinklers defensive pepper, spicy, etc.

(1) is permitted as checked baggage provided that the package or container is not more than 118 ml / 4 fl oz and that meets the security checks and the provisions of the Airport and the airline for transport.

 

 

 

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Martial Arts Throwing Star or otherwise, and the like

(1) is permitted in checked baggage provided it meets the security checks and the provisions of the Airport and the airline for transport.

 

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage

 

Highly Prohibitive Articles

Clorox for domestic use, for pools and tubs (or Chlorine Clorine Hidrogen Tetra Tetra Hydrogenated), laundry bleaches and disinfectants. Any presentation of chlorine for industrial use.

Carry-on baggage

Checked baggage

Pistol shaped lighters and those for domestic use of dimensions exceeding 9cm (or equivalent).

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Matches (matches) friction ignition on any surface.

 

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


Materials or chemical, biological and radiological toxic or infectious (poison, blood and other body fluids, biopsies, medicinal or commercial isotopes, laboratory sample doping). Classified as Dangerous Goods.

 

Carry-on baggage


Checked baggage


 

For more information on prohibited items on international flights entering TSA and for domestic flights
enters the DGAC.