1 - ITEMS ALLOWED IN CHECKED LUGGAGE ONLY
The following lists, although not exhaustive, are strictly prohibited in the cabin and must be carried in the hold.
Revolvers, firearms & others equipment emitting a projectile
- Every types of firearms
- Guns, air guns, ball bearing guns, flare guns, starter pistols
- Revolvers
- Rifles, pellet guns
- Shotguns, harpoon guns, air rifles
- Harpoons
- Bows, crossbows, and arrows
- Slingshots
- Toys, copies and imitations of firearms likely to be mistaken with real guns
- Replicas and imitations of firearms, ex: gun-shaped lighters…
- Weapons component excluding telescopic sights
- Ammunition : 5 kg gross weight maximum per person
Stunning devices
- Animal stunners and bolt guns
- Disabling devices such as stun guns
- Tasers
- Chemical substances, gases and aerosols
Objects with a sharp point or sharp edge
- Items designed for chopping, ex: axes, hatchets and cleavers
- Scissors with blades of more than 6 cm as measured from the fulcrum
- Scissors for kids
- Knives with blades of more than 6 cm, ex : pocket knife, oyster shucker, paper knife
- Scalpel
- Cutters
- Cigar-cutter
- Martial arts equipment or arms, with a sharp point or sharp edge
- Swords (real or toy)
- Sabers
- Shuriken
- Dagger, samurai umbrella, (with a samurai saber handle)
- Razor blades (razor without blades allowed)
- Cork screws with foil cutter, bottle openers
- Ice axe
- Ice pick
- Cattle prod
- Tent stakes
- Cleats
- Syringes
- Hypodermic needles
- Darts
- Skewers
- Okinawa ornamental hairpins
Worktools
- Crowbar
- Hammer
- Wrenches
- Clips
- Pry bar
- Tools with a blade or a shaft of more than 6 cm likely to be used as a weapon, e.g.: screwdriver, power gun screwdriver, chisel…
- Sealing gun
- Nail gun
- Power drills and drill bit (including wireless power drills)
- Saws (including wireless power saws)
For the tools below, the tank must be empty, and the agreement of the company must be requested. We invite you to contact us during the week before your departure day.
- Chainsaws
- Camping stove with flammable liquid
Non-flammable, non-toxic aerosols
- Deodorant, body spray
- Hair spray
- Shaving cream
- Perfumes
- Colognes
Blunt instruments
- Baseball bats, softball bats, cricket bats
- Hockey stick
- Sticks, e.g.: hiking, skiing, walking, pilgrim, massage
- Billy clubs
- Night sticks
- Blackjacks,
- Cudgels
- Batons
- Golf club
- Pool cue
- Cricket stumps
- Croquet mallet
- Metal detector
- Martial arts equipment
- Brass knuckles
- Nunchaku
- Electric guitar
- Ice skates
- Skateboard
- Skis
- Snowboard
- Boomerang
- Cast-iron stove
- Tripods
- Fishing rod
- Flag-bearers
- Canoe or kayak paddles
2 - ITEMS ALLOWED IN CARRY-ON LUGGAGE ONLY
The following items are strictly prohibited in the checked luggage and must be carried in the cabin
E- cigarettes:
- The battery should be removed from the device
- The terminals should be protected against short-circuit by placing adhesive tape on them or placing individually the battery in a plastic bag (eg: Ziploc
Powerbank USB Chargers:
- 2 chargers maximum per person
Spare lithium battery (ionic and metal)
- 2 spare batteries maximum per person
- With a power rating between 100 and 160 Wh
One box of matchers OR one lighter
3 - ITEMS STRICTLY PROHIBITED ONBOARD (CHECKED & CARRY-ON LUGGAGE)
Explosives or incendiary substances and devices
- Strike-anywhere matches
- Primer
- Smoke bombs and cartridges
- Oxygen cylinder
- Gas blow-torches
- Copies or imitations of explosives devices
- Detonator and detonating cord
- Dynamite
- Fire extinguisher
- Grenade and other military explosives
- Mine
- Powders and plastic explosive
- Explosives: fireworks, firecracker, flares, etc.
Devices equipped with a lithium battery
- Self-balancing machines and others derived vehicles, e.g.: hoverboard, Segway, solowheel…
- Mobility aids devices / wheelchairs
- Smart bag equipped with a non-removable lithium battery
- Samsung galaxy note 7
- A number of MacBook Pro 15-inch banned for air transport, click here for more information
Disabling devices
- Electric weapons, e.g. Taser
- Disabling substances, e.g.: pepper spray, tear gas, etc.
Corrosive:
- Remover
- Chlorine
- Bleach
- Detergent
- Acid
- Household products
- Nail polish remover
- Mercury barometer and thermometer
Flammable solids and liquids
- Ammonia
- Paint
- Gasoline
- Household products
- Fire starter
Flammable gases:
- Aerosols
- Air fresening
- Small bottle of compressed gas
Toxic and infectious products:
- Poison
- Cyanide
- Arsenic
- Herbicides
- Insecticides
- Acetone
Radioactive materials
Highly magnetic materials
Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
4 - LIQUIDS, GELS AND AEROSOLS
Liquids, gels and aerosols are allowed in cabin if packaged in small quantities (100 ml maximum per product), in a transparent plastic bag (e.g.: Ziploc) measuring approximately 20 cm x 20 cm, with a capacity not exceeding one liter (only one bag per person).
Beverages, foods and other items purchased in the boarding area under customs control can be carried on board the aircraft without limits on quantity or volume, provided they are kept in their sealed and transparent bag with proof of purchase.
Exceptions:
The products below are allowed if needed during the flight without any restriction:
- Food for baby being less than 2 years old
- Medicines with prescription or declaration of a doctor
- Food for a special diet
5 - MEDICINES AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
If you need to transport medicines in cabin, it is recommended that you keep your prescription as well as your medicines’ packaging and instructions leaflet for security checks purposes. Besides, if your medicines need to keep refrigerated, please make your arrangements beforehand as Air Tahiti Nui cannot keep them refrigerated on board.
If you need to carry medical equipment in cabin, e.g.: syringes, you should declare it at safety checks.
6 - POWDERS
For all passengers traveling to or via the U.S.A.
For all passengers departing from New Zealand or Australia.
As of June 30, 2018, new measures limit the transport of powders and any other fine particles or ground, crushed or disintegrated substances, e.g.: flour, sugar, coffee, powdered milk, sand, powdered vanilla, etc.).
It is strictly prohibited to transport powder with a capacity exceeding 350 ml (12 oz) in hand luggage. It should be carried in your checked luggage.
Exceptions:
- Food for baby being less than 2 years old
- Medicines with prescription or declaration of a doctor
- Funeral ashes
- Items purchased in duty free stores at the airport kept in their sealed and transparent bag with proof of purchase
7 - PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES
If you are traveling to the United States, be sure all your electronic devices (e.g. computers, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, game consoles, cameras, etc.) are charged. They may be checked for proper function and if they do not turn on, your device may be confiscated.
For further information, please contact our Safety Department.
Tel: +689 40 86 61 32 OR +689 40 86 60 85
Email: suretetn@airtahitinui.pf
8 - LITHIUM CELLS & BATTERIES
The conditions for transporting electronic devices and their spare batteries depend on:
- The power rating in Watt/hours (Wh)
- The amount of lithium in grams (g)
There are 3 types of batteries based on their power rating in watt-hours (Wh)
POWER (Wh)
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EXAMPLE
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CONFIGURATION
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CABIN BAGGAGE
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HOLD BAGGAGE
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≤100Wh
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Small lithium cells or batteries for portable electronic devices, eg.: cellphone, MP3 player, camera, laptop, tablet, medical devices, etc.
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Battery contained in a device
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Yes
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Yes
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Spare batteries (including powerbank, external chargers)
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Yes, limited quantity for personal use
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No
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>100Wh and ≤160Wh
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Electronic devices for consumers equiped with a regular lithium batteries, eg.: camera, electroportative devices, medical equipment, etc
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Battery contained in a device **
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Yes
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Yes
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Additional replacement batteries* (including Power Bank type external chargers)***
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Yes, 2 per person maximum
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No
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>160Wh
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Large sized battery equipping certain industrial devices, cars, (mobility aid devices)
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NOT ALLOWED IN BAGGAGE TRANSPORT VIA FREIGHT ONLY
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* Terminals should be protected against short-circuit insulating them with adhesive tape and placing them individually in plastic bags or in their original packaging.
**Operator(s) approval is required.
Note: If the power in watt hours is not indicated on the battery, you could determine it according to the following calculation: Wh = 2 V x 0.5 A; V representing the voltage and A the amperage of your device.
For more information, contact our hazardous goods service.
Tel.: +689 40 47 67 12 OR +689 40 47 67 13
Email: mdtn@airtahitinui.pf
Wheelchairs, mobility devices powered with retractable lithium-ion batteries:
For wheelchairs equipped with 2 batteries, each battery’s power rating must not exceed 160 Wh. A spare battery with a maximum power rating of 300 Wh OR two batteries with a maximum of 160 Wh each are allowed in the cabin. Batteries with a power rating in excess of 300 Wh are only allowed in checked baggage. Approval of the operator(s) listed on your itinerary is required
Smart Bag equipped with a lithium battery
In checked luggage : when carried in checked luggage, the battery should be removed from the bag and carried in hand luggage
In carry-on luggage : when carried hand luggage, the battery should be removable.
If the battery can’t be removed, the luggage should not be accepted on board, in carry-on and checked luggage