Safety information regarding the transportation of materials.

For safety reasons, the law prohibits the transport of the following items in both carry-on and checked baggage:

• Suitcases equipped with alarm systems;

• Explosives, fireworks, rockets;

• Pressurized containers containing irritant gases, self-defense sprays, camping gas;

• Containers with flammable liquids such as lighter fuel, paint, varnish, thinners;

• Highly flammable products such as matches;

• Substances that emit flammable gases when in contact with water;

• Oxidizing substances such as powdered bleach and peroxides;

• Toxic and infectious substances such as mercury, bacteria, and virus cultures;

• Radioactive materials and products;

• Corrosive substances such as acids, alkalis, and wet-cell batteries;

• Strongly magnetic materials.

Special regulations apply to the transport of ammunition. For further information, please contact our office.

For safety reasons, the following items may not be carried in hand baggage:

• Knives or sharp objects;

• Nail clippers;

• Nail files;

• Pocket knives;

• Scissors;

• Toy weapons;

• Sprays;

• Tools;

• Batons;

• Weapons/ammunition;

• Electronic equipment.

Electronic equipment may adversely affect the aircraft’s electronic systems. Their use is only permitted while the aircraft doors remain open. During the flight, after takeoff procedures have been completed and before landing procedures begin, certain electronic devices may be used on board, including:

• CD and DVD players;

• Portable video game consoles;

• Personal computers;

• Digital cassette recorders/players;

• Handheld electronic organizers that do not use transmission/reception systems.