Safety Measures for Flights to the United States
Restrictions on Liquids, Gels and Aerosols
In accordance with international regulations, passengers are allowed to take into the passenger cabin: their carry-on with their personal hygiene items in liquid, cream, gel, aerosol or mousse form, on the condition that each container (jar or bottle) does not exceed a maximum size of 100 ml./3.4 oz., and that all such items are placed in a single 19 X 20 cm. (7.5 X 8 inch), clear plastic, zip-top bag, in order to allow easy screening by authorities.
Other permitted items include: juice, baby formula and breast milk (on the condition that infants are also traveling), prescribed medications such as insulin for diabetics (evidence of the medical condition must be provided), and over-the-counter medications in containers that do not exceed a maximum size of 100 ml./3.4 oz., including saline solutions for eye care.
In accordance with official regulations, liquids, gels and aerosols bought at the Duty Free shops at the airport shall be delivered to the passengers as they board the airplane, immediately after their personal screening and the screening of their carry-on. In the case of a passenger with a connecting flight within the United States or Canada, items bought at the Duty Free shops may be placed in their checked luggage to avoid having them seized. Items bought on board will be delivered in tamper-evident bags, which should be kept closed until they reach their final destination.
Following is a suggested list that includes, but is not limited to, examples of items that are permitted in carry-ons or that should be packed in checked luggage.
| Personal and hygiene items | kept in luggage | |
|---|---|---|
| in carry-on | in checked lugagge | |
| Aerosol bottles and cans | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | If in limited quantities |
| Aerosol bottles and cans Creams and lotions including first-aid substances and ointments, topical creams, tanning and moisturizing lotions, etc. | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Aerosol insect and mosquito repellent | f 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Cigar cutters | Yes | Yes |
| Corkscrews | No | Yes |
| Manicure/cuticle scissors | No | Yes |
| Aerosol or gel deodorants | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Eye drops may exceed 100 ml (3.4 oz) but must be declared to security personnel for screening | Yes | Yes |
| Tools to repair eye-glasses, including millimetric screwdrivers | Yes | Yes |
| Eyelash curler | Yes | Yes |
| External prosthetic devices and gel-filled bras must be declared to security personnel for their screening before being taken on board | Yes | Yes |
| Hair styling items, including creams, gels, liquids, aerosols or mousses | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Hair curling or straightening substances | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Knitting and needlepoint needles | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Lipstick of any kind (bar, cream, liquid and lip gloss) Oils or bubble bath substances or moisturizing substances including gels | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Gel or liquid seat cushions | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Perfumes and colognes in liquid, gel, cream or aerosol | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Liquid or gel sanitizer | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Liquid, gel or bar soap | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Manicure sets | No | Yes |
| Toiletry and Hygiene items | kept in luggage | |
|---|---|---|
| in carry-on | in checked lugagge | |
| Liquid or cream mascara | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Skin cleansing products, makeup remover or exfoliation products | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Mouthwashes or mouth rinses | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Nail polish remover or nail polish products | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Over-the-counter gel or liquid medications, such as cough syrups, capsules or gel pills | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Personal lubricant liquids | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Safety razors (including disposables) | Yes | Yes |
| Electrolyte-type saline solutions for personal consumption | Yes | Yes |
| Plastic or metal scissors with rounded tips | Yes | Yes |
| Electrolyte-type saline solutions for personal consumption | Yes | Yes |
| Plastic or metal scissors with rounded tips | Yes | Yes |
| Metal scissors with pointed tips and blades of any size | No | Yes |
| Shampoo and hair conditioner | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Shaving cream, mousse or gel | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Nail clippers with pointed tips and without nail file | Yes | Yes |
| Toothpaste, cream or gel | If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes |
| Toys, including unrealistic replicas of firearms | No | Yes |
| Gel-type candles | No | Yes |
| Gel shoe inserts. Gel shoe or tennis shoe inserts are not permitted, but shoes or tennis shoes constructed with gel/air heels are allowed and must be removed and screened. | No | Yes |
| Umbrellas and parasols are allowed in the passenger cabin once screened to ensure they do not hide any restricted items | Yes | Yes |
| Canes are allowed in the passenger cabin once screened to ensure they do not hide any restricted items | Yes | Yes |
| If 100 ml/ 3.4 oz. or less | Yes | |
Note: Some personal or toiletry items may be considered hazardous and therefore should be screened. Passengers will be advised if such items are approved. Airport authorities regulate such items and passengers must check lists of prohibited items.
| Food and Beverages | kept in luggage | |
|---|---|---|
| in carry-on | in checked lugagge | |
| Homemade beverages or beverages bought before entering security checkpoints that precede access to final/boarding gates | No | Yes |
| Beverages bought at the boarding gate after clearing security checkpoint. (see Note) | Yes | Yes |
| infant items may be packed in the carry-on, and should be screened at checkpoints. These items are approved on the condition that the passenger is traveling with a baby or infant. All such items including milk will be screened.Baby formula and baby food, breast milk and other infant items may be packed in the carry-on, and should be screened at checkpoints. These items are approved on the condition that the passenger is traveling with a baby or infant. All such items including milk will be screened. | Yes Reasonable amount for the trip | Yes |
| Originally packaged and unopened cans and jars containing soup, puree, peanut butter, caramel, fruit or vegetable preserves or marmalades | No | Yes |
| Bags with liquid or creamy items bought in bulk such as cream, caramel, mole, cheese with liquid, etc. | No | Yes Check packaging |
| Cheese in pressure containers | No | Yes |
| Gel dietary supplements for athletes | No | Yes |
| Gelatins | No | Yes |
| Pudding | No | Yes |
| Whipped cream | No | Yes |
| Yogurt or gel food | No | Yes |