Banned and restricted items
The information in this and the following sections is provided in accordance with the requirements of Table 8-1. Provisions concerning dangerous goods carried by Passengers or Crew Members, ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, Doc 9284, Edition 2019-2020 and Table 2.3A Requirements for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew Members (subsection 2.3) IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR).
Battery power consumption is measured in watt-hours Wh (Wh) and is indicated by the manufacturer on the outside of the battery. The energy intensity of the battery can be calculated independently by multiplying the battery voltage in volts by the capacity in ampere-hours: Wh = V x Ah.
Vehicles powered by batteries are transported as checked baggage. The aircraft commander must be informed of the location of the vehicles and/or batteries.
Conditions of vehicles transportation powered by batteries:
- vehicles must be designed for use by passengers with reduced mobility as a result of disability, deterioration of health or old age, or due to a temporary problem that restricts motor abilities (for example, a leg fracture);
- the passenger should obtain permission from the Airline in advance and provide information about the type of battery installed and how to handle the vehicle (including instructions for isolating the battery).
Vehicles with non-spillable liquid batteries:
- when transporting vehicles with non-spillable liquid batteries, each battery must comply with special provision A67;
- it is allowed to carry a maximum of one spare battery per passenger.
Vehicles powered by Lithium-ion batteries
When transporting vehicles on Lithium-ion batteries:
- Each battery must be of a type that meets the requirements for passing each test set out in subsection 38.3 of Part III of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria;
- in cases where the vehicle does not provide adequate battery protection:
- the battery must be removed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions;
- the power consumption of the battery should not exceed 300 Wh;
- the battery terminals must be protected from short-circuit (by isolating the terminals, for example, wrapping open terminals with tape);
- the battery must be protected from damage (for example, by placing it in a protective case);
- the battery must be carried in the passenger compartment.
- it is possible to transport only one spare battery with an energy capacity of no more than 300 watts or two spare batteries, the energy capacity of each of which does not exceed 160 Wh. Spare batteries must be carried in the passenger compartment.
Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries where lithium is present in the electrolyte in ionic form, lithium—polymer batteries are also included in the category of lithium-ion batteries.
If the battery of the wheelchair /vehicle with lithium batteries is not removable, then the limits on the energy intensity in Wh, for the installed battery, do not apply.
Vehicles with spill-type batteries
When transporting vehicles with batteries of the spilling type:
The battery(s) are removed only when the vehicle cannot be transported in an upright position. The removed battery(s) must be transported in strong, rigid packaging packages as follows:
- packaging kits must be airtight, impervious to battery fluid and protected from damage by attaching to pallets or securing in cargo compartments using appropriate means of fastening (other than fastening to cargo or baggage), for example, using belts, brackets or locks;
- the batteries must be protected from short circuit, fixed vertically in these kits and surrounded by a compatible absorbent material sufficient to absorb all liquid contents;
- packaging kits must be marked "BATTERY OF THE SPILLING TYPE WITH A WHEELCHAIR" / "BATTERY, WET, WITH WHEELCHAIR" or "BATTERY, WET, WITH MOBILITY AID", marked with the sign "Corrosive substance" / "Corrosive" and the sign of the vertical orientation of the cargo space on the package. Installed and removable spill-type batteries should also, if possible, be equipped with moisture-proof ventilation plugs.
If the vehicle is powered by batteries, it is impossible to bring it into a safe condition for transportation by air, its transportation is prohibited.
Portable electronic devices including:
- medical devices;
- oxygen concentrators;
- household devices (such as cameras, cell phones, laptops, tablets, chargers, electronic cigarettes, and other things).
Passengers and crewmembers are strongly advised not to use portable electronic devices containing lithium batteries and not charge them in the cabin.
Transportation of portable electronic devices is carried out according to the requirements
Hand luggage
Allowed
Checked baggage
Allowed with conditions:
- Device should be packed to avoid its turn on and to protect it from damage;
- Device should be off (not to be in flight mode or low power mode).
Operator approval not required
Hand luggage
Allowed
Checked baggage
Allowed with conditions:
- Device should be packed to avoid its turn on and to protect it from damage;
- Device should be off (not to be in flight mode or low power mode).
Operator approval not required
Hand luggage
Allowed
Checked baggage
Allowed with conditions:
- Device should be packed to avoid its turn on and to protect it from damage;
- Device should be off (not to be in flight mode or low power mode).
Operator approval required
Hand luggage
Allowed
Checked baggage
Allowed with conditions:
- Device should be packed to avoid its turn on and to protect it from damage;
- Device should be off (not to be in flight mode or low power mode).
Operator approval required
Transportation of spare batteries is carried out according to the requirements
as well as portable electronic smoking devices (electronic cigarettes, steam generators, electronic nicotine supply systems)
Hand luggage
Allowed
Checked baggage
Not allowed
Operator approval not required
as well as portable electronic smoking devices (electronic cigarettes, steam generators, electronic nicotine supply systems)
Hand luggage
Allowed
Checked baggage
Not allowed
Operator approval not required
Hand luggage
Allowed with conditions:
- Max 2 batteries per 1 passenger
- Battery must be packed in original package or its contacts are insulated with adhesive tape or placed in separate plastic bag
Checked baggage
Not allowed
Operator approval required
Hand luggage
Allowed with conditions:
- Max 2 batteries per 1 passenger
- Battery must be packed in original package or its contacts are insulated with adhesive tape or placed in separate plastic bag
Checked baggage
Not allowed
Operator approval required
Small means of transport for personal movement includes:
- Mono-wheels;
- Segway (mini-segway);
- Hoverboards;
- Gyro pacemakers;
- Electro scooters.
Transportation is carried out in checked baggage if:
- Availability of permission from the Airline;
- Lithium battery is not installed in the vehicle;
- The lithium battery removed from the vehicle is allowed to carry only in hand luggage;
- The battery power does not exceed the established norm - 160 Watt-hour(W/h).
- Explosives and items with explosive inserts, as well as explosive tools
- Liquefied and compressed gases
- Flammable liquids
- Flammable solids
- Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
- Toxic substances
- Radioactive materials
- Acrid or corrosive substances
- Toxic and poisonous substances
- Firearms, cold steel, or gas weapons for exceptions
- Gas sprays, pepper sprays, etc. with an active agent
- Crossbows, diving rifles, sables, hatchets, yataghans, broadswords, swords, bayonets, hunting knives: Extendable-blade knives, lock knives, items imitating weapons
- Household knives or scissors with the blade length exceeding 60 mm
- Drinks with the alcohol contents from 24% (not including) to and not exceeding 70% by volume, in retail containers, no more than 5 liters per passenger for domestic flights and 2 liters per passenger for international flights
- Drinks with the alcohol contents not exceeding 24% by volume
- Sprays for sports or home use, toilet articles (including sprays), such as hair sprays, perfumes, colognes, and alcohol-containing medicines. The outlet valves shall be protected by cups from unintended discharge, a container volume shall not exceed 0.5 kg or 500 mL, with their total weight not exceeding 2 kg or 2 liters per passenger
- Power-saving lamps in retail packs, in an amount suitable for household use
- Portable electronic gadgets containing lithium batteries (watches, calculators, photo cameras, cellular phones, laptops, TV cameras, etc., for personal use of passengers or crew)
- Medical mercury thermometer, one per passenger
- Medical thermometer - 1 pc. per passenger
- Mercury blood pressure gauge, in the standard packing, 1 pc. per passenger
- Mercury barometers and manometers, all packed in special leak-proof containers under the sender’s seal
- Disposable lighters – 1 bottle per passenger/li>
- Hydrogen peroxide 3% – 100 mL per passenger
- Non–dangerous liquids, gels, or sprays in containers not exceeding 100 mL in volume (or an equivalent volume in other measurement units), packed in tightly closing and transparent plastic bags of up to 1 L in volume – 1 package per passenger
- Liquids bought at duty-free shops at an airport or onboard shall be packed in a tight and sealed plastic bag which allows identification of the contents during a flight, with the confirmation of such bag’s purchase at an airport or onboard duty-free on the flight date(s)
- Dry ice for perishables: - No more than 2.5 kg per passenger for international flights with the departure from abroad - No more than 2 kg per passenger for domestic and international flights with the departure from Russia
- Small cylinders (gross weight of each cylinder not exceeding 5 kg) with gaseous oxygen or air required for the medical purposes
- Mercury barometer or thermometer carried by an employee of a federal meteorological authority. Such barometer or thermometer shall be packed into a resistible outer packing with a durable insert bag made of a leak-proof or puncture-proof material, to prevent mercury leaks regardless of the bag position. The Carrier (the aircraft Captain) shall be informed of such barometer or thermometer
- Two small containers of CO2 or similar gas of the ICAO DG Class 2.2, inserted into an inflatable life jacket to inflate it, plus two spare cartridges – per passenger
- Heat-emitting items (i.e. equipment with batteries, such as diving lamps or soldering equipment which emit a lot of heat if turned on accidentally). A heat-emitting component shall be removed to avoid its accidental engagement during transportation
- Wheelchairs or other battery-powered vehicles for passengers with low mobility resulting from disability, health deterioration, age, or temporary movement difficulties (i.e. leg fracture) shall be carried as checked-in baggage
- Helium-powered wheelchairs may be transported without disconnecting the battery, provided the battery clamp is insulated
- Corkscrews
- Injection needles (if not reasoned by doctors)
- Knitting needles
- Scissors with their blade length below 60 mm
- Extendable (without a lock) knives with the blade length below 60 mm
- Mercury tonometers, mercury barometers or manometers
In the case of examine, during the preflight screening, of any items or substances that could be used for attacking, yet not included into the list of forbidden items onboard in accordance with legislation Republic of Armenia*, such items or substances shall be packed by Passenger and carried as checked-in baggage.
Liquids in containers exceeding 100 ml in volume shall not be accepted for carriage, even when the container is not full.
Medicines, child food, and special dietary food are excluded from the provisions listed above.
Passengers are not advised to place into checked baggage any fragile or perishable items, money, jewelries, precious metals, computers, electronic gadgets, pecuniary obligations, capital stock or other valuables, business documents, passports, identity documents, keys, and similar items.Passengers bear all responsibilities in relation to carriage within their baggage any items either forbidden for air transport.