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While specific restrictions apply to the transport of some items, other items cannot be brought onto the plane at all.
Airport security staff have the right to seize items they consider to be a risk to flight safety. For this reason, your carry-on and checked baggage will undergo careful inspection at the airport.
You may not bring objects that present a risk of injury to you, another traveler or SAS employees, such as items with a sharp point or sharp edge, onboard SAS flights.
Certain items, such as flammable, corrosive, radioactive or oxidizing items are considered dangerous goods and may not be carried on the aircraft.
Electronic cigars, pipes and cigarettes may not be used onboard SAS flights. These items must remain in your carry-on during the entire trip.
SAS complies with IATA guidelines for dangerous goods as well as Federal Aviation Administration guidelines (FAA).
There are certain restrictions for carrying lithium batteries, and SAS follows the IATA guidelines for transport of lithium batteries.
Hover boards and mono wheels powered by lithium batteries must be sent as cargo and may not be carried in checked or carry-on bags.
You are allowed to bring a small amount of liquids, such as aerosols, lotions, gels and pastes, in your carry-on baggage. They must be packed in containers that hold a maximum of 100 ml each. The total amount of liquids must not exceed 1 liter. All your liquids have to be placed in one clear 1-liter plastic bag.
Containers that are larger than 100 ml each regardless of amount inside must be in checked baggage.
Powder – or powder-like substances in cans containing more than 350 ml each, may not be carried in the passenger’s hand baggage on SAS flights to the US, with the following exceptions:
We recommended that you pack your powder-like substances In your checked baggage. For further information, see the website of the U.S. Transport Security Administration (TSA).
There are special regulations on importing and exporting animal products in the EU. Visit European Commission website to find out more.
For security reasons the European Commission prohibits carrying certain items on the aircraft. When traveling to, from or via the US, please visit the Federal Aviation Administration.
The US Department of Homeland Security is implementing enhanced security measures, both seen and unseen, at all last-point-of-departure airports in 105 countries around the world. Travelers flying to the United States may experience additional screening of their person and property. There are no changes to items allowed in carry-on and checked baggage. The enhanced security measures include but are not limited to:
For more information, please visit: Fact Sheet - Aviation Enhanced Security Measures for All Commercial Flights to the United States.