Baggage

DANGEROUS GOODS

Hidden dangerous goods in passenger baggage

Air Transat reminds you that Dangerous Goods regulations FORBID the carriage of insecticides in aerosols cans; therefore, they CANNOT BE ALLOWED ON BOARD.

However, insecticides in creams and lotions are accepted in cabin luggage and/or checked baggage.

Hunting equipment

Hunting equipment may be accepted on Air Transat flights as checked baggage if its weight does not exceed 32 kg . If it weighs more than 32 kg, you must contact our Cargo department. Hunting equipment must be properly packed in conformance with Transport Canada regulations. Firearms must be in a rigid, lockable case and properly identified. A maximum of 5 kg of secured boxed cartridges for sporting purposes is allowed per passenger. For more information regarding travelling with hunting equipment, consult www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/commerce/dangerousgoods/regoverview/
passlugg/menu.htm and Canada Border Services Agency.

Camping equipment

Some camping equipment is classified as dangerous goods and cannot be carried on an aircraft. This includes any flammable liquids, fuel cylinders, and stoves and canisters. For more information regarding camping equipment, consult the following web site:
http://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/english/travel_voyage/list.shtml

Matches and lighters – fire hazard

Lighters must be included in the clear re-sealable bag that is carried on board. Lighters cannot be placed in checked baggage on any flight, for safety reasons. Matches must always be carried on your person.

Wheelchair and scooter batteries

Be sure to check in 3 hours prior to departure to give our agents enough time to stow your wheelchair carefully. If you wish to check any battery-powered equipment, we need time to ensure your equipment meets all federal handling requirements for dangerous goods. Air Transat's personnel will assist you in disassembling and packaging your mobility aid.

Wheelchairs or other battery-powered mobility aids with batteries need special preparation for their transport by air. Make sure the battery is disconnected, the terminals are protected from short circuits, and the battery is securely attached to the wheelchair or mobility aid. It may then be carried as checked baggage. We cannot transport damaged or leaking batteries on any Air Transat flight. Passengers must be equipped with the necessary tools to remove and/or secure their battery.

Curling iron (gas-operated)

One gas-operated curling iron with its gas container is permitted per person provided that the safety cover is securely fitted over the heating element.

Note: The curling iron without the gas container is allowed in carry-on baggage. Separate gas refills for curling irons are not permitted in carry-on or checked baggage.

Food

Food entering Canada must conform to Canadian Food Inspection Agency regulations.

Food leaving Canada must conform to the regulations of the country of destination. Consult your travel agent or country consulate for information.

If properly packed and in compliance with customs regulations, it will be accepted as carry on or checked baggage depending on the size.

How to pack food properly

All food must be packed as follows:

• Put in a 1st plastic bag, solid, leak-proof and tightly closed with "zipper-bag" or tied up.
• Put in a 2nd plastic bag, solid, leak-proof and tightly closed with "zipper-bag" or tied up.
• Can be put in a solid box with or without protective layer inside (i.e. bubble, foam), taped and identified with a nametag.

Olive oil*

Transportation of olive oil on board Air Transat is limited to prevent leakage that could damage or hazard the aircraft.

• Olive oil bottle can be carried in the cabin only, as part of your carry-on allowance.
• Must fit under the seat.
• Must be in original, sealed bottle of maximum 100 ml (please see new security measures on What you can bring). The bottle must be packed according to the above packing procedures.
• 5% of the bottle must remain free to prevent leakage when pressurized.

*See How to pack food properly

Home-made alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic beverages of more than 24% alcohol by volume are classified as dangerous goods. The inherent danger is that they are a flammable liquid, which, in case of leakage of the container, may result in a fire and/or explosion. To transport by air such dangerous goods, proper packaging is required; please contact our Cargo department for details.

Liability limitations

Air Transat cannot guarantee the admissibility at customs of any food imported or exported on its aircraft. Air Transat will not be responsible for any damage or leaks to food and/or container during the handling process.

Parachute

Skydiving rigs with and without Automatic Activation Devices are permitted as carry-on or as checked baggage. Parachute-related equipment, such as gas cylinders, is classified as dangerous goods and is thereby prohibited from both carry-on and checked baggage. More importantly, parachutes are also subject to the Air Transat size and weight restrictions whether taken as carry-on or checked baggage.