Items not permitted to be carried on airplanes or helicopters or subject to restrictions

Yes. Airlines may have different policies. Items that are permitted by one may be not permitted by another (for example: hoverboards) and, if they are permitted, different restrictions may apply. It is therefore important that you contact the airline you will fly with.

Note: if there are connecting flights, contact all of the airlines involved.

You can contact the airline or a transport company like CHRONOPOST, DHL, FEDEX, UPS, etc. to look into the options for sending this item by freight if any and to be informed of the associated conditions.

Warning: sending dangerous goods through the French postal operator (La Poste), including Colissimo, is not permitted:

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At the very least, you risk seeing this item (product, item, equipment) confiscated.

You could also open yourself up to criminal proceedings or fines if the item carried does not meet the legal and regulatory conditions. In addition to yourself, you are also placing other passengers, crew members and baggage handlers at risk in the event of an incident or accident.

Most modern electronic devices have lithium cells or lithium batteries (sometimes called lithium accumulators).

“Lithium” or “Li” is usually indicated on the battery or on the device itself, or in the device manufacturer’s documents. Check whether this information is present.

There are two types of lithium cells/batteries:

• lithium metal: these are non-rechargeable lithium batteries, also called primary lithium batteries. These batteries can be found in the following formats: AA, AAA, 123, CR123A, CR1, CR2, CRV3, etc. or in round and flat button cells.
• lithium-ion: these are rechargeable lithium cells/batteries, also called secondary lithium cells/batteries. It should be noted that lithium ion polymer cells/batteries (usually referred to as LIPO) are assimilated with lithium-ion cells/batteries from a regulatory standpoint.

Note: there are three types of cells or batteries which are not lithium. There are dry alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, 9-volt, button cells, etc.), rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium for example), sealed wet batteries (with electrolyte fluid and which can be placed in a flat position without a risk of leaks) and non-sealed wet batteries. Sealed wet batteries are often called non-spillable. They should have “NON-SPILLABLE” or NON-SPILLABLE BATTERY” written on them.

This is a regulatory requirement. It is difficult indeed to find this information. In practice, these are cells and batteries which have been designed and manufactured according to quality standards guaranteeing their good behavior.

Therefore, the following cells and batteries must not be carried: prototype cells and batteries, cells and batteries homemade manufactured or manufactured by unreliable companies, cells and batteries purchased from not reputable resellers, cells and batteries which are defective or pose a safety risk, those identified by the manufacturer as being defective or which have been damaged.

The energy of a lithium-ion battery is expressed in watt-hours (Wh).

This information is generally found on the battery itself, on the device or in the manufacturer’s documentation (battery or device manufacturer). The information may also be available on the manufacturer’s internet site. It is sometimes necessary to calculate it. The formula to use is the following: energy = voltage (expressed in volts: V) multiplied by the dissipated energy (expressed in amp-hours: Ah).

For example, you read 3.8 V and 2000 mAh on the battery. The energy calculation gives us: E = V x Ah = 3.8 x 2 = 7.6 W, given that 2000 mAh corresponds to 2 Ah.

Switching on the device during a flight could lead to this device operating in a confined area (in luggage). This could result in the device heating up and which (in extreme cases) could catch fire and set fire to the content of the luggage.

It is therefore necessary to:

1. put the device in the OFF position (and not put it in stand-by or hibernation mode)
2. protect the power-on button against any accidental activation (contact between an object in the luggage and the device could have this effect). For example, use the manufacturer’s safety device or packaging (sufficiently rigid, e.g., its original packaging).

Yes. Batteries on their own (i.e. batteries not contained in equipment they are intended to power) have the same restrictions as spare batteries.

Note: only batteries that are not defective and that do not pose safety risk are permitted. This condition applies to spare batteries (and batteries on their own) and batteries inside equipment.

“Spillable” batteries are "wet batteries" which contain liquid electrolyte (acid or alkaline) and which can only be stored or transported in the direction indicated by the manufacturer. If placed in a different position, upside down, for example, an electrolyte fluid leak could occur, which would be dangerous for goods and people as it is corrosive or noxious.

“Non-spillable” batteries are generally “dry batteries". They are not subject to this kind of phenomena due to their design. Lithium batteries or gel cell batteries come under this category of batteries.

Security regulation applies to all liquids, aerosols, gels, pastes, creams, lotions, mousses, jams, soft cheeses, etc., and any other substance which is at least partially liquid at ambient temperature. All these different categories are grouped under the general term "liquids".

All flights departing French airports, including both domestic or international flights. More generally, these regulations apply to all flights departing the European Union (plus Switzerland, Norway and Iceland), regardless of the nationality of the airline.

Yes. Liquids that are in flasks and/or bottles of less than 100 mL, placed in a closed bag with a maximum capacity of 1 L (i.e. with dimensions of approximately 20 x 20 cm), regardless of the type of liquid, are authorised.

A single one liter bag is authorised per passenger. This bag must be plastic, transparent and closable.

You can get this reusable plastic bag (freezer-type bag) in shops and supermarkets.

Some airports also provide these bags free of charge. However, this is a service provided to passengers and not an obligation, and there is no guarantee that these bags are systematically offered. It is therefore advisable to take precautions before departing.

Yes. Liquid medicines or products for medical use are permitted in the necessary quantity for the duration of the trip (outbound journey, stay and return journey).

There are no restrictions for solid medicines (e.g., pills and capsules).

Yes, by presenting a prescription or a medical certificate.

Yes. Food for babies is permitted in the quantities required for the duration of the trip (outbound journey, stay and return journey).

The passenger should be able to demonstrate the necessity of keeping these liquids in the cabin by the presence of a baby.

Yes. Liquid food for a specific dietary requirement is permitted in the quantity necessary for the duration of the trip (outbound journey, stay, return journey).

The passenger must be able to demonstrate the necessity of keeping these products in the cabin, with a medical certificate.

Passengers are requested to present their liquids separately during security checks and therefore remove them from their cabin luggage.

In addition to these specific provisions for liquids, passengers are also requested to remove their coats and jackets and to remove laptops and other large electronic devices so they can be presented separately.

Liquids are subject to security checks during which the passenger may be required to justify that they are authorised on-board. If there is any doubt as to whether the product is permitted or not, the security agents responsible for the checks may prohibit the liquid from being carried aboard.

This may concern liquids belonging to categories that are still not permitted or authorised categories for which doubt still persists as to their harmless nature. In this instance, passengers are advised to ask the departing airport about any alternatives to a refusal to carry these liquids: option to check the luggage into the hold, option to collect it after returning from the trip, send it by post, etc.

This is the percentage of alcohol. It is the volume of alcohol compared to the total volume of liquid in the bottle, etc.

Liquids bought in airports or in the cabin and placed in a sealed bag provided by the airline (category of products bought in “duty-free” shops) are permitted.

These liquids are now permitted regardless of their purchase date or origin (location of the airport or nationality of the carrier where the purchase was made), on condition that the sealed bags in which they are placed when they were purchased remain sealed. The proof of purchase must also remain visible inside the bag. It indicates the airport or airline from which the purchase

Duty-free liquids transported by passengers on connecting flights: If you are on a connecting flight in a French or European Union airport, including Switzerland, Norway and Iceland, from a country outside the EU, liquids purchased "duty free" in airports in these third-party countries or from airline companies within these third-party countries can now, in all cases, be kept during the second flight departing the EU, if the regulation is followed: bag kept sealed and a proof of purchase inside. They may also be kept if the passenger has a connecting flight within the EU from an initial flight originating in the EU. In the case of connecting flights in airports outside the EU, you need to find out about the regulation in force in this country, including other categories of liquids authorised in the EU (less than 100 mL, for example).

Switching on and using this kind of device may cause electromagnetic interference with the on-board equipment. It is therefore necessary to comply with the utilisation instructions defined by each airline.
However, the DGAC recommends that you power off and do not use these devices during the flight, avoiding any unintentional switching on or overheating in the luggage.

Telephones, tablets, computers or other devices in the cabin
The conditions for using connectivity modes (WLAN, Bluetooth, GSM, LTE) for devices and connected objects (telephones, tablets, computers, etc.) may depend on the airline. If in doubt, the DGAC recommends their use in airplane mode for the full duration of the flight.
Reminder: any electrical device placed in the hold must be:

• powered OFF (and not put on stand-by or in hibernation mode)
• protected against any accidental activation

The procedures are the following:

in the cabin:

• firearms and imitation of firearms (e.g., toys) and ammunition are NOT PERMITTED

in the hold:

• military weapons and ammunition with explosive or incendiary projectiles are NOT PERMITTED,
• firearms designed for hunting or sport and the associated ammunition (division 1.4S [UN no. 0012 or 0014 only], not including explosive or incendiary projectiles) are PERMITTED on condition that they cannot be immediately used and that the passenger produces all the necessary licenses and that they have requested permission from the airline via a declaration (contact the airline to obtain the form where the passenger states his/her identity and certifies that the weapon is not loaded, the ammunition is separated from the weapon, the ammunition is stored in a rigid case with a separator, the weight of the case does not exceed 5 kg and is in a container separated from the hold luggage).