Security & Safety Baggage Regulation
Security and Safety checks
Security and Safety checks are carried out at all airports that Air Tahiti Nui operates to/from.
Security and Safety regulation is strict; local authorities will confiscate any item of potential danger to the aircraft or its passengers, eg. pocket knives, scissors and any bladed or sharp items. For more information, please read prohibited goods.
If you are embarking from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Los Angeles, electronic devices (laptops, tablets, mobile phones, game consoles, cameras, camcorders…) need to be given special attention. Please ensure batteries are properly charged and functioning. In the case of control, if the device is discharged or defective, passenger will not be allowed to board on the flight with this equipment.
Safety
For safety reasons, dangerous articles, such as those listed below, must not be packed or carried in passenger’s baggage:
Dangerous articles strictly prohibited on Air Tahiti Nui flights:
- Compressed Gases - deeply refrigerated, flammable, and poisonous such as butane, oxygen, liquid nitrogen, scuba cylinders.
- Corrosives such as acids, alkalis, mercury and wet-cell batteries.
- Explosives such as ammunition (except for sporting or hunting purposes), fireworks and flares.
- Common Household Agents such as bleach, cooking oil, drain openers, detergents, cleaners, etc.
- Flammable Liquids and Solids such as lighter fuel, matches, paints, thinners, and fire-lighters.
- Briefcases and Attaché Cases with installed alarm devices.
- Oxidizing Material such as peroxides.
- Poisons and infectious substances such as insecticides, weed-killers, and live virus materials.
- SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 7 smartphone
- Gyropodes and electric unicycles as well as derived electric vehicles fed by lithium-ion batteries (Ex: Hoverboards, segways, solowheels, skateboards, scooters, etc.).
Lithium batteries
Piles and lithium-ion batteries are potentially dangerous when they are transported without particular precautions, please consult the conditions for transporting batteries and lithium batteries for more information.
POWER (Wh) | EXAMPLE | CONFIGURATION | CABIN BAGGAGE | HOLD BAGGAGE |
≤100Wh | Small sized piles or lithium-ion batteries for portable electronic devices such as: cellphone, MP3 player, video recorder, laptop, tablet, small electroportative equipment, medical devices… | Battery contained in a device | Yes | Yes |
| Additional replacement batteries* (including Power Bank type external chargers) | Yes, limited quantity for personal use | No |
>100Wh et ≤160Wh | Electronic devices for general public which contain certain regular lithium-ion batteries such as: video camera, electroportative equipment, medical devices… | Battery contained in a device ** | Yes | Yes |
| Additional replacement batteries* (including Power Bank type external chargers)* ** | Yes, 2 per person maximum | No |
>160Wh | Large sized battery equipping certain industrial devices, cars, (mobility aid devices) | NOT ALLOWED IN BAGGAGE TRANSPORT VIA FREIGHT ONLY |
Note: Power in watt hours, required by regulations, may not be indicated on the battery. You must determine its power beforehand. To do so, calculate using the voltage (V) and the amperage (Ah):
Power (Wh) = 2 V x 0.5 Ah = 1 Wh.
Precautions: *Battery terminals for additional replacement batteries transported in cabin must be protected against short-circuit. They must be insulated with some adhesive and by placed in individual bags, in their original packing.
**Airlines permission is required
Wheelchairs, mobility aid devices powered with retractable lithium-ion batteries: Batteries that have a power greater than/ 300Wh are not allowed in cabin. In the case of a chair equipped with two necessary accumulators, each accumulator must not exceed 160Wh. A maximum of one replacement battery which don’t exceed 300Wh or two accumulators which don’t exceed 160Wh can be transported. Airlines permission is required.
Electronic cigarette: Electronic cigarettes being powered with lithium-ion piles and their replacement batteries are permitted in your hand baggage. The device must be placed in a protective cover in order to avoid any accidental activation and/or any short circuit.
USB Power Bank : Powerbanks is lithium-ion batteries and considered as replacement batteries. Their transport is allowed only in cabin luggage.
Every passenger can transport 2 powerbanks provided that each of them does not exceed 160 Wh and their terminals are protected against short-circuit by isolating them with some adhesive.
Liquids/Gels/Aerosols
For your personal use on board, you can bring liquids, gels and aerosols only with the limit of three-ounce containers stored in a one-quart, zip-top plastic bag. Beverages and other items purchased in the secure boarding area may be brought onto the aircraft.
Before your flight, learn more about packing liquids.
Medication
When medication is needed during the flight, passengers should carry it in the carry-on baggage. It is advisable to provide appropriate documentation or identification to confirm a medical condition. Please have all medication clearly identified on the label or pharmaceutical packaging.
If medication needs to be refrigerated, you will need to make your own arrangements as Air Tahiti Nui cannot store medication in the aircraft refrigerator.
If needles are necessary for medical reasons, they must be declared at airport screening.
Cigarettes
As a reminder, smoking is strictly prohibited by law including the usage of electronic cigarettes onboard all Air Tahiti Nui flights. Failure to comply with this rule is subject to prosecution.
For more information on safety or security on flights, please go to the following website: http://www.tsa.gov/public/
