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Dangerous goods are articles or substances that‚ when transported by air‚ may pose a risk to health‚ safety‚ or property. Aerolíneas Sosa‚ based on AHAC regulations‚ will take all reasonable measures to ensure that no person within the company delivers or accepts dangerous goods for air transport.

Classification and Explanation of Dangerous Goods

 

Explosives

Substances and articles that present a risk of explosion.

ExamplesFireworks‚ flares‚ grenades‚ rockets‚ ammunition‚ fuses‚ detonators‚ signal flares‚ etc.
 

Gases

Compressed‚ liquefied‚ dissolved‚ or deeply refrigerated liquefied gases‚ or mixtures of one or more gases with one or more vapors of other substances.

ExamplesPropylene‚ methane‚ ethane‚ propane‚ butane‚ oxygen‚ helium‚ chlorine‚ nitrogen‚ aerosols‚ lighters‚ etc.
 

Flammable liquids

Liquids‚ mixtures of liquids‚ or liquids containing solids in suspension‚ with a flash point of 60.5 °C or lower in a closed cup.

ExamplesPaints‚ varnishes‚ alcohols‚ toluene‚ turpentine‚ gasoline‚ thinner‚ etc.
 

Flammable solids

Solids that present a risk of spontaneous combustion or that emit flammable gases upon contact with water.

ExamplesPhosphorus‚ sodium‚ lithium‚ potassium‚ etc.
 

Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides

Substances that can release oxygen‚ cause combustion‚ or react with other substances.

ExamplesCompressed oxygen‚ hydrogen peroxide‚ benzoyl peroxide‚ ammonium nitrate‚ etc.
 

Toxic and infectious substances

Substances that can cause death if inhaled or if they come into contact with skin. Substances that are infectious to humans and/or animals.

ExamplesMicroorganisms‚ diagnostic specimens‚ certain vaccines‚ chemical waste‚ methanol‚ methylene chloride‚ cyanide‚ etc.
 

Radioactive materials

Materials that spontaneously and continuously emit certain types of radiation harmful to health.

ExamplesUranium‚ plutonium‚ thorium‚ barium-133‚ cobalt-55‚ iodine-123‚ indium-111‚ radiopharmaceuticals‚ etc.
 

Corrosive materials

Liquid or solid substances that can cause severe destruction of skin tissue‚ or that can cause a severe degree of corrosion to other materials.

ExamplesSulfuric acid‚ sodium hypochlorite‚ sodium or potassium hydroxide‚ battery acid‚ etc.
 

Dangerous goods (miscellaneous)

Articles that‚ when transported by air‚ present a risk not covered by the other classes.

ExamplesLithium batteries‚ dry ice‚ substances harmful to the environment‚ magnetized material‚ parts or spares with fuel vapors‚ etc.

Prohibited Items for Transport

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Only spare lithium batteries and power banks are allowed in carry-on baggage!

Prohibited in Checked Baggage

🔥 Lighters / Matches
🔥 Flammable liquids
☠️ Toxic
🧪 Acids
🧴 Aerosols
🔥 Flammable gases
💨 Compressed gas
🦠 Infectious substances
☢️ Radioactive material
💥 Explosives / Ammunition

Restricted Items

Alcoholic beverages

Not exceeding 70% by volume‚ packaged in containers of less than 5L.

✓Carry-on baggage
✓Checked baggage
–Per person
✕Requires authorization
✕Must inform captain

Non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles

Including aerosols‚ when the total net quantity of all such articles carried by each passenger or crew member does not exceed 2 Kg. (4.4 lb) or 2L (2 qt)‚ and the net quantity of each separate article does not exceed 0.5 Kg. or 0.5L (1.1 lb or 1 pt.)

✓Carry-on baggage
✓Checked baggage
✓Per person
✕Requires authorization
✕Must inform captain

Hair curlers containing gaseous hydrocarbon

No more than one per passenger or crew member‚ provided the safety cap is firmly fitted over the heating element. They must not be used on board the aircraft at any time. Gas refills for such curlers are not permitted in carry-on or checked baggage.

✓Carry-on baggage
✓Checked baggage
✕Per person
✕Requires authorization
✕Must inform captain

Solid carbon dioxide (dry ice)

Quantities not exceeding 2 Kg. (4.4 lb) per passenger‚ when used to transport perishable items not otherwise subject to these regulations in carry-on baggage‚ provided the packaging allows the release of carbon dioxide gas.

✓Carry-on baggage
✓Checked baggage
–Per person
✓Requires authorization
✕Must inform captain

Safety matches or a lighter

Intended for use by one individual. However‚ lighters containing liquid‚ without absorbent material‚ lighter fuel‚ and refills are permitted in one person's carry-on or checked baggage.

✕Carry-on baggage
✕Checked baggage
✓Per person
✕Requires authorization
✕Must inform captain

Small cylinders of oxygen or air gas

Required for medical use.

✓Carry-on baggage
✓Checked baggage
–Per person
✓Requires authorization
✕Must inform captain

Cartridges for sporting use

Securely packed in boxes‚ in quantities not exceeding 5 Kg (11 lb) gross weight per passenger‚ for personal use‚ excluding ammunition with explosive or incendiary projectiles. Quantities allowed for more than one passenger may not be combined into one or more packages.

✕Carry-on baggage
✓Checked baggage
✕Per person
✓Requires authorization
✕Must inform captain

Wheelchairs or other mobility aids with spillable-proof (non-spillable) batteries

Provided the battery is disconnected‚ the battery terminals are insulated to prevent accidental short circuits‚ and the battery is securely fastened to the wheelchair.

✓Carry-on baggage
✓Checked baggage
–Per person
✓Requires authorization
✕Must inform captain

Wheelchairs or other mobility aids with spillable batteries

Only as checked baggage‚ provided the wheelchair or other mobility aid is loaded‚ stowed‚ secured‚ and unloaded always in an upright position‚ that the battery is disconnected‚ its terminals are insulated to prevent accidental short circuits‚ and the battery is securely fastened to the wheelchair or other mobility aid. A removed battery must be transported in strong‚ rigid packaging.

✕Carry-on baggage
✓Checked baggage
–Per person
✓Requires authorization
✓Must inform captain

Mercury barometer or thermometer

Carried by a representative of a meteorological service or other similar official body. The captain in command of the aircraft must be informed of the transport of any such barometer or thermometer.

✓Carry-on baggage
✕Checked baggage
–Per person
✓Requires authorization
✓Must inform captain

Small carbon dioxide cylinder

Fitted to an automatically inflatable life jacket‚ plus one spare cartridge.

✓Carry-on baggage
✓Checked baggage
✓Per person
✓Requires authorization
✕Must inform captain

Heat-producing articles

Such as underwater diving lamps and soldering equipment.

✓Carry-on baggage
✕Checked baggage
✕Per person
✓Requires authorization
✕Must inform captain

Small oxygen generator

For personal use.

✕Carry-on baggage
✓Checked baggage
✕Per person
✓Requires authorization
✕Must inform captain

Small medical thermometer containing mercury

For personal use‚ when carried in its protective case.

✓Carry-on baggage
✓Checked baggage
✓Per person
✕Requires authorization
✕Must inform captain

Tear gas‚ mace‚ pepper spray

 

✕Carry-on baggage
✕Checked baggage
✕Per person
–Requires authorization
–Must inform captain