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Permitted and non-permitted items
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Here’s how aviation security regulations apply to your choice of packed items shown below. Click on an item’s name for more details.


ITEM YOU WANT TO PACK
CARRY-ON
CHECKED
1
Biojectors
Must be for personal medical use, and the needle guard must be in place. The person must possess medication that is to be administered by means of the syringe or needle and biojectors, and thr medication must be in a container that bears the name of the medication and the name of either the pharmacy that dispensed the medication or the manufacturer of the medication.
2
Air-activated therapeutic heat pad
3
Batteries for wheelchairs
Passenger must show to the Screening Officer the air carrier's approval. Air carriers may permit provided certain conditions are met.
4
Battery-powered mobility aids (personal)
Passenger must show to the Screening Officer the air carrier's approval. Air carriers may permit provided certain conditions are met.
5
Caustic materials such as liquid bleach and chlorine
6
Chemical oxygen generators
7
Clinical thermometer containing mercury
Must be small, for personal use and in a protective case.
8
Contact lens solution
These items are considered to be essential non-prescription medications. You are allowed to carry volumes greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) in your carry-on baggage. These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately. See our information on liquids for more details.
9
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device
The distilled water used by this device is exempted from the liquid restrictions. We recommend that passengers carry supporting documentation from their doctor to facilitate pre-board screening.
10
Contraband (intoxicants and illegal items of any nature)
Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder.
11
Cough syrup
These items are considered to be essential non-prescription medications. You are allowed to carry volumes greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) in your carry-on baggage. These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately. See our information on liquids for more details.
12
Cream
100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container permitted in carry-on Some creams may be considered an essential non-prescription medication and will be exempt from the liquid restrictions (Neosporin, rash creams and other first-aid creams).
13
Cremated human remains

Cremated human remains in a container may be packed in carry-on baggage. The container must be accompanied by a death certificate and a cremation certificate. There are special procedures in place for screening cremated human remains.

14
Decongestant spray
*These items are considered to be essential non-prescription medications. You are allowed to carry volumes greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) in your carry-on baggage. These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately. See our information on liquids for more details.
15
Diabetic supplies

Diabetic supplies and equipment such as syringes, insulin auto-injectors, jet injectors, and pumps are permitted. 

Juice, gel, and insulin for passengers who indicate a need for such items to address a diabetic condition are permitted.

16
Eye drops
These items are considered to be essential non-prescription medications. You are allowed to carry volumes greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) in your carry-on baggage. These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately. See our information on liquids for more details.
17
Gel cap pills
These items are considered to be essential non-prescription medications. You are allowed to carry volumes greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) in your carry-on baggage. These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately. See our information on liquids for more details.
18
Gel packs

100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container permitted in carry-on. Gel and ice packs are subject to the liquid restrictions. They are exempt from the restrictions on liquids when used to refrigerate medically necessary items or medication, as long as it states on its label that it needs to be refrigerated or the passenger has a doctor's or pharmacist’s note.

19
Gel-based homeopathic products
These items are considered to be essential non-prescription medications. You are allowed to carry volumes greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) in your carry-on baggage. These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately. See our information on liquids for more details.
20
Gel-based nutritional products
These items are considered to be essential non-prescription medications. You are allowed to carry volumes greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) in your carry-on baggage. These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately. See our information on liquids for more details.
21
Gel-filled bras and similar prosthetics
22
Hydrogen peroxide
(3%) found in drugstores to clean cuts These items are considered to be essential non-prescription medications. You are allowed to carry volumes greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) in your carry-on baggage. These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately. See our information on liquids for more details. Maximum limit of 500 ml or 500 g per container, with a total net quantity not to exceed 2 L or 2 kg per person for all of person's carry-on and checked baggage for all such items. Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents.
23
Hypodermic needles
Must be for personal medical use, and the needle guard must be in place. The person must possess medication that is to be administered by means of the syringe or needle and biojectors, and thr medication must be in a container that bears the name of the medication and the name of either the pharmacy that dispensed the medication or the manufacturer of the medication.
24
Ice packs

100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container permitted in carry-on. Gel and ice packs are subject to the liquid restrictions. They are exempt from the restrictions on liquids when used to refrigerate medication, as long as it states on the label of the medication that it needs to be refrigerated or the passenger has a doctor's or pharmacist’s note.

25
Inhalers
26
Jet injectors/Epipens
27
Liquid oxygen
28
Liquid sanitizers
29
Lotion
30
Medical defibrillators
Passenger must show to the Screening Officer the air carrier's approval. Air carriers may permit provided certain conditions are met.
31
Medical Gels and Creams
32
Medical kits
Must be carried by health care professionals. The medical kit can not include sharp or cutting instruments and the name and medical licence of the health care professional or his or her name and company identification must be provided.
33
Medical thermometer containing mercury
Must be small, for personal use and in a protective case.
34
Medicine containing alcohol
*These items are considered to be essential non-prescription medications. You are allowed to carry volumes greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) in your carry-on baggage. These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately. See our information on liquids for more details. ***Passengers may transport alcohol in their baggage if the percentage of alcohol by volume is 70 per cent (140 proof) or less.
35
Mercury barometers or thermometers carried by a representative from a government weather bureau or similar official agency
Air carriers may permit provided certain conditions are met.
36
Nitroglycerin medication
Liquid prescription medications are exempted from the liquid restrictions and can be carried in carry-on baggage in volumes larger than 100 ml (3.4 oz.). These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately. Ensure the medication is properly labelled (professionally printed label identifying the medication or a manufacturer’s name or pharmaceutical label) and displays a matching name with the name printed on the passenger's ticket/boarding pass.
37
Non-prescription medication

These items are considered to be essential non-prescription medications. You are allowed to carry volumes greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) in your carry-on baggage. These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately. We recommend that passengers carry supporting documentation from their doctor to facilitate pre-board screening. See our information on liquids for more details.

38
Ostomy supplies
39
Oxygen cylinders
40
Personal oxygen concentrators
Passenger must show to the Screening Officer the air carrier's approval. *Air carriers may permit provided certain conditions are met
41
Prescription medication

Liquid prescription medications are exempted from the liquid restrictions and can be carried in carry-on baggage in volumes larger than 100 ml (3.4 oz.). These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately.

Inhalers and diabetic supplies are permitted.

Ensure the medication is properly labelled (professionally printed label identifying the medication or a manufacturer’s name or pharmaceutical label) and displays a matching name with the name printed on the passenger's ticket/boarding pass. 

42
Rubbing alcohol
These items are considered to be essential non-prescription medications. You are allowed to carry volumes greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) in your carry-on baggage. These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately. See our information on liquids for more details. Passengers may transport alcohol in their baggage if the percentage of alcohol by volume is 70 per cent (140 proof) or less.
43
Saline solution
These items are considered to be essential non-prescription medications. You are allowed to carry volumes greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) in your carry-on baggage. These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately. See our information on liquids for more details.
44
Small cylinders of a gas of Division 2.2 of TDG Act (Transportation of Dangerous Goods), (e.g., carbon dioxide, azote, compressed air, etc.) worn for the operation of mechanical limbs and spare cylinders of similar size required to ensure an adequate supply during travel.
45
Small gaseous air cylinders for medical use
Passenger must show to the Screening Officer the air carrier's approval. Air carriers may permit provided certain conditions are met.
46
Small gaseous oxygen cylinders for medical use
Passenger must show to the Screening Officer the air carrier's approval. Air carriers may permit provided certain conditions are met.
47
Syringes

Must be for personal medical use, and the needle guard must be in place. The person must possess medication that is to be administered by means of the syringe or needle and biojectors, and the medication must be in a container that bears the name of the medication and the name of either the pharmacy that dispensed the medication or the manufacturer of the medication.

48
Tens machines
49
Vitamins

 
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