aerosols

[Gamedude]

I emailed virgin as we are going on a virgin flight and they said that aerosols can be in suitcase or hand luggage.

[Elaine62]

link not working

[LiesaAnna]

all i could get from the TSA site was this:-



Travelers & Consumers Printable Version
Transporting Special Items

Transporting Camping Equipment

Outdoor enthusiasts should carefully prepare and pack to avoid removal of prohibited items from checked baggage or surrendering prohibited items at the security checkpoint. A specific list of all permitted and prohibited items is at (link). Below is information specific to traveling in pursuit of outdoor activities:

Camp Stoves - Can travel as carry-on or checked luggage only if empty of all fuel and cleaned such that vapors and residue are absent. Simply emptying the fuel container is insufficient as flammable vapors remain. TSA recommends you ship these ahead of time as they are frequently confiscated due to fuel vapors.

Gasoline - Gasoline or any flammable liquid is prohibited from carry-on and checked luggage.

<span style="color:yellow">Aerosol insecticides - Hazardous aerosols, such as insecticides, not listed as excepted personal toiletries are not allowed in either carry-on or checked luggage. </span id="yellow"> <span style="colorrange">Acceptable personal toiletries include hair sprays, deodorants in limited quantities</span id="orange">

Lighters - Due to security concerns, ALL lighters are banned from your carry-on luggage, including lighters that don&'t use fuel such as electric lighters with a battery and nichrome element. Lighters that do not contain fuel are permitted in checked baggage, but fueled lighters are not.

TSA strongly recommends that you double-check your carry-on baggage and pockets for lighters before arriving at the airport. Because of federal laws and operational considerations, TSA cannot return any prohibited items voluntarily abandoned at the checkpoint or removed from checked baggage.

Matches - Matches are not permitted in your checked baggage due to safety regulations, but up to four books of safety matches are allowed in your carry-on baggage or on your person. For safety reasons, strike anywhere matches are prohibited at all times from carry-on and checked baggage.

Flares - Flare guns are prohibited from carry-on and checked luggage.

Knives and Tools - Knives and tools are prohibited from carry-on luggage. These items should be packed in checked luggage. Any sharp objects packed in checked luggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and security screeners.

Animal Repellants - Chemical repellants can be carried in checked luggage if the volume is less than 4 ounces and has less than a 2% active ingredient. Most bear repellants exceed these limitations

[tezz7628]

this is a pdf file

http://www.tsa.gov/interweb/assetlib...16_2005_v3.pdf

[becbecs]

My wife Jane carries a Vanity Case with her on board with most of her pampering thinks in there including body spray, never had any problems in the past.

[blott]

Those are the US requirements and there also some travel/packing tips here. http://www.tsa.gov/public/interapp/e...orial_1254.xml

Here's some UK official tips for flying. http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/3/PAS_travelsafely.pdf Try the green area for aerosol info.

[LiesaAnna]

Thanx Blott, that is a very clear and colourful one to read !