Conditions during flight that may affect an item:
(1) low pressure (at high altitude) or sudden change in pressure (during ascent or descent)
(2) change in temperature
(3) turbulence
(4) compression during baggage handling
Things to be concerned about:
(1) explosives
(2) flammable items
(3) infectious agents
(4) toxic chemicals
(5) other
Explosive:
(1) spray cans
(2) fireworks
(3) flares
Flammable and/or generate heat:
(1) gasoline or other fuel
(2) strike-anywhere matches
(3) lighter fluid or lighters
(4) oil-based paints
(5) adhesives
(6) ethanol >= 70% (140 proof)
(7) nail polish or nail polish remover
(8) self-heating meals
(9) gasoline powered tool (unless completely free of oil and gasoline)
(10) anything that may generate a spark if struck
(11) any electric device that may short out or create a spark
Infectious:
(1) human or animal pathogens
(2) animals or insects that might harbor an infectious disease
Toxic:
(1) tear gas, Mace or pepper spray
(2) solvents or other chemicals
(3) poisons
(4) snakes or other venomous animals
Other:
(1) self-inflating raft or other device
(2) unsheathed knifes or other sharp implements
NOTE: Contraband (drugs, etc) may be prohibited for other reasons.
