Authorities state that dangerous goods are items that may endanger the safety of passengers or an aircraft. Therefore, before flying, it is important to check that your baggage has been packed correctly and complies with the dangerous goods regulations that have been set out to ensure your safety onboard your Rex flight. The obvious items include petrol, butane gas, and mace, but there are a number of common items that are considered dangerous goods such as aerosols, cigarette lighters, portable battery-powered devices, and portable medical oxygen. These items can be carried provided certain requirements have been met. If you are traveling with power banks and spare or loose batteries, please ensure they are packed in your carry-on baggage. And remember, any items that you carry are for personal use only.
It is against the law to bring onto the aircraft, whether as carry-on baggage or checked baggage, restricted items as defined by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The Company and airport or government officials may inspect and/or search your baggage with or without your presence.
REMEMBER IF YOU TAKE DANGEROUS GOODS ON BOARD, EVEN INADVERTENTLY, YOU MAY BE LIABLE TO PROSECUTION AND A JAIL TERM.
If there is any doubt about what may be carried on board the aircraft, you must request more information from the Company before commencing travel. Firearms and weapons of any description are prohibited in the cabin of any aircraft. Passengers shall not tender dangerous goods or potentially dangerous goods for Carriage as baggage. The Company may destroy, abandon and/or retain as evidence any such goods.
For further information please refer to:
https://www.casa.gov.au/resources-and-education/our-systems/can-i-pack
What you can carry and where
The information shown below summarises items that are forbidden and those that can be carried.
WHAT MUST NOT BE TAKEN ON BOARD:
WHAT MAY BE TAKEN ON BOARD:
The following may be taken on board as specified in each of the categories below. Please select a category from the list below for more information or visit https://www.casa.gov.au/resources-and-education/our-systems/can-i-pack
Note: this list is not exhaustive and other items not specified below may be forbidden.
Requirements
Important
Ammunition must be declared at check-in.
Requirements:
Contact Rex on 13 17 13 or for approval.
Avalanche rescue backpacks must be declared during check-in.
If a pyrotechnic trigger is fitted:
Our Customer Contact Centre consultants can assist in getting approval from the relevant departments. Please call 13 17 13.
No more than 20 spare batteries in total, for personal use, are permitted per passenger. All other battery restrictions still apply e.g. no more than two spare lithium batteries exceeding 100Wh and up to 160Wh, are permitted and forms part of the total carried.
A combination of batteries may be carried e.g. 10 x 98Wh lithium ion + 2 x 138Wh lithium ion + 2 x 12V & 98Wh non-spillable + 6 x alkaline.
Note: Watt hours (Wh) are determined by multiplying the voltage (V) by the amp hours (Ah). i.e. 12V x 5Ah = 60Wh
A video from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority explaining the dangers of Lithium batteries may be found at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvxS3-0QzT4
Alkaline and all others
Other batteries can include Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride etc
Lithium Ion batteries (rechargeable) - not more than 100Wh
Lithium Ion batteries must be declared during check-in
Lithium Ion batteries (rechargeable) - exceeding 100Wh and up to 160Wh
Lithium Ion batteries between 100Wh and 160Wh must be declared during check-in
Lithium ion batteries over 160Wh are forbidden as passenger baggage and must be sent as freight unless powering a mobility device. Mobility device batteries must not exceed 300Wh.
Lithium Metal batteries (non-rechargeable) - containing up to 2g of lithium metal
Non-spillable batteries up to 12V and 100Wh
Non-spillable batteries must be declared during check-in
Camping stoves and liquid fuel containers must be declared during check-in
If the item has not been flushed or any fuel smell is detected during the check-in process (including an inspection), the item will be denied carriage.
OR
Chemical agent monitoring equipment must be declared during check-in.
Smoking in the aircraft or on the airport apron at any time is strictly prohibited. This includes the use of e-cigarettes and personal vaping devices.
Lighter fuel, lighter refills and laser plasma lighters are forbidden.
Note: “Strike anywhere” matches, “Blue flame” or “Cigar” lighters or lighters powered by a lithium battery without a safety cap or means of protection against unintentional activation are forbidden.
CO2 non-flammable gas cartridges must be declared during check-in.
Dry ice must be declared during check-in.
Dry shippers containing dangerous goods are not permitted.
The use and charging of all e-cigarettes and other personal vaporisers are forbidden on board an aircraft and on the airport apron.
Note: Watt hours (Wh) are determined by multiplying the voltage (V) by the amp hours (Ah). ie. 12V x 5Ah = 60Wh. A maximum of 15 Portable Electronic Devices per passenger is permitted.
Instructions regarding the restrictions on use of devices are provided in announcements made in the terminal and in the aircraft, these instructions must be complied with.
Please refer to:
/FlightInfo/ElectronicDevices.aspx
Lithium-ion batteries (rechargeable) - not more than 100Wh in a device
These batteries are usually used in small electronic devices e.g. mobile phones, laptops, cameras, tablets, game consoles, model aircraft, CPAPs, oxygen concentrators etc.
Lithium-ion batteries (rechargeable) - exceeding 100Wh and up to 160Wh in a device
Lithium-ion batteries between 100Wh and 160Wh in devices must be declared during check-in.
Devices containing lithium-ion batteries over 160Wh are not permitted as passenger baggage and must be sent as freight.
These batteries are usually for commercial cameras, commercial remote control aircraft, power tools etc.
Lithium-metal batteries in devices (non-rechargeable) - not more than 2g of lithium metal per device
Devices containing lithium-metal batteries with a total lithium metal content over 2g are not permitted as passenger baggage and must be sent as freight.
These batteries are usually for hearing aids, watches etc.
Non-spillable batteries in devices - maximum 12V and 100Wh
Non-spillable batteries in devices must be declared during check-in
These batteries are commonly called sealed lead acid, gel cell, dry cell etc.
EPIRBs and Personal Locator Beacons containing lithium-metal batteries - more than 2g and up to 8g of lithium metal content
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If you are carrying ammunition, please refer to the Ammunition section for further information.
Firearms must be declared during check-in.
Note: The type and quantity of non-flammable gas may be printed on the equipment specification plate on the fridge
Only two spares are permitted per passenger in carry-on baggage.
These hair curlers must not be used on board the aircraft at any time.
Heat producing articles e.g. diving lamps, soldering irons etc., must be declared during check-in.
Devices containing flammable gas canisters are forbidden.
A lifejacket/self-inflating safety device must be declared during check-in.
Any item that can cause more than a 2 degree swing on a compass is not permitted as passenger baggage.
Note: Watt hours (Wh) are determined by multiplying the voltage (V) by the amp hours (Ah). ie. 12V x 5Ah = 60Wh.
For further information regarding the carriage and use of these devices, including the requirement for a Medical Certificate of Fitness to fly, please refer to our special requirements conditions of carriage:
/FlightInfo/SRC.aspx
Lithium-ion batteries (rechargeable) - not more than 100Wh in medical equipment
These batteries are commonly used in medical equipment e.g. CPAPs, Oxygen Concentrators, Ventilators etc.
Lithium-ion batteries (rechargeable) - exceeding 100Wh and up to 160Wh in medical equipment
Lithium-ion batteries in medical equipment must be declared during check-in.
Allowed in carry-on baggage Allowed in checked baggage Operator approval required
Lithium-metal batteries in medical equipment (non-rechargeable) - exceeding 2g and up to 8g of lithium metal per device
Lithium-metal batteries in medical equipment must be declared during check-in.
If the battery can be easily removed , it must be removed from the mobility aid. The lithium-ion battery must be removed from the mobility aid, following the manufacturer’s instructions if the mobility aid does not adequately protect the battery
Battery powered mobility aids must be declared during check-in.
For further information regarding the carriage and use of mobility aids, including the requirement for a Medical Certificate of Fitness to fly, please refer to our special requirements conditions of carriage:
A mobility aid that is specifically designed to allow its battery(ies) to be removed by the user.
Lithium-ion battery enclosed in or not removed from a mobility aid
For lithium ion batteries not easily removed from a mobility aid,:
Lithium-ion batteries enclosed in the wheels
Nickel metal hydride/nickel cadmium batteries removed from the mobility aid following the manufacturer’s instructions if the mobility aid does not adequately protect the battery
Nickel metal hydride/nickel cadmium batteries enclosed in a mobility aid
Non-spillable battery removed from the mobility aid following the manufacturer’s instructions if the mobility aid does not adequately protect the battery
Non-spillable batteries can also be known as sealed lead acid, dry cell, gel cell etc.
Not allowed in carry-on baggage Allowed in checked baggage Operator approval required
Requirements - battery removed from the aid
Requirements - battery remains securely attached to the aid
Non-spillable battery enclosed in a mobility aid
Non-spillable batteries can also be known as dry cell, gel cell and sealed lead acid.
Battery operated mobility aids must be declared during check-in.
Carriage of portable oxygen or air cylinders is only permitted for medical use.
Medical oxygen cylinders must be declared during check-in.
For further information regarding the carriage and use of medical oxygen, including the requirement for a Medical Certificate of Fitness to fly, please refer to our special requirements conditions of carriage:
/FlightInfo/SRC.aspx#oba
Permitted on one's person
Note: Watt hours (Wh) are determined by multiplying the voltage (V) by the amp hours (Ah). ie. 12V x 5Ah = 60Wh
Lithium-ion batteries (rechargeable) - not more than 100Wh contained in/attached to the tool
Lithium-ion batteries (rechargeable) - not more than 100Wh removed/detached from the tool
Please refer to lithium batteries – spare/loose, powerbanks
Note: All tools (minus the battery) must be carried in checked baggage only.
Spare and removed batteries - not more than 100Wh
Lithium-ion batteries (rechargeable) - more than 100Wh and up to 160Wh contained in/attached to the tool
Lithium-ion batteries must be declared during check-in.
Lithium-ion batteries (rechargeable) - more than 100Wh and up to 160Wh removed/detached from the tool
Spare and removed batteries - more than 100Wh and up to 160Wh
Baggage fitted with non-removable lithium batteries or powerbanks are forbidden.
Checked baggage:
Batteries or powerbanks fitted in a bag which are used to recharge portable electronic devices e.g. via USB style port:
Batteries or powerbanks fitted in a bag which are used to power inbuilt electronic bag functions e.g. bag tags, internal scales, ride on bag etc:
Carry-on Baggage:
Non-lithium batteries/powerbanks can remain fitted in the bag and carried as carry-on or checked baggage, however all functions must be switched off.
Medical or clinical thermometer
Mercury barometer or thermometer
These items can only be carried by a representative of a government weather bureau or similar official agency.
Allowed in carry-on baggage Allowed in checked baggage Operator approval not required
These include medicinal items and toilet articles. Toiletries are classed as items which can be applied to the body eg. aerosol deodorants, hair sprays, perfumes, colognes, shaving gels, etc.