Travel Info · Baggage

Restricted & prohibited items.

What you can and cannot take on board — in your carry-on (cabin) baggage and in checked baggage — as per the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA).

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Safety & security

The rules at a glance.

The Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority has prohibited certain items from being taken into a security restricted / sterile area of an aerodrome, and into the cabin and cargo/baggage compartment of aircraft, for safety and security reasons.

Carry-on baggage

Prohibited Items listed in Appendix A must not be in your carry-on (cabin) baggage or on your person while in a security restricted / sterile area of an aerodrome, or in the cabin of an aircraft.

Checked baggage

Prohibited Items listed in Appendix A (where applicable) must not be in checked (hold) baggage intended for transport by air. The list below shows, item by item, what is permitted where.

Firearms & ammunition

Declare any firearm and ammunition in checked baggage to the airline at check-in, and to Customs where necessary. They must be unloaded and packed in a locked hard-sided container. Firearms are not permitted in the cabin.

If an item is confiscated

If an item is confiscated at screening and is permitted in checked baggage, it may be transferred to your checked baggage — unless you have no checked baggage, in which case it will be confiscated.

Appendix A

Prohibited items list.

As per the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority — Aviation Security and Facilitation Department. Search the list, filter by what you plan to pack, or jump to a category.

PermittedNot permittedPermitted with limits

88 items

Sharp Objects

7 items

Box cutters

Not permitted

Permitted

Ice axes / Ice picks

Not permitted

Permitted

Knives or knife-like objects

Not permitted

Permitted

Meat cleavers

Not permitted

Permitted

Razor-type bladesSuch as box cutters, utility knives and safety razor blades. Disposable razors and their cartridges are permitted.

Not permitted

Permitted

SwordsCutting or thrusting weapons, and replicas — including fencing foils.

Not permitted

Permitted

Scissors

Not permitted

Permitted

Note: Sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to persons and/or damage to property.

Sporting Goods

11 items

Baseball bats / Cricket bats

Not permitted

Permitted

Bows and arrows / Cross bows

Not permitted

Permitted

Golf clubs

Not permitted

Permitted

Harpoon guns

Not permitted

Permitted

Hockey sticks

Not permitted

Permitted

Lacrosse sticks

Not permitted

Permitted

Pool cues

Not permitted

Permitted

Ski poles

Not permitted

Permitted

Sling shots / Catapults

Not permitted

Permitted

Spear guns

Not permitted

Permitted

Martial arts equipment

Not permitted

Permitted

Guns, Firearms and Ammunition

8 items

Ammunition

Not permitted

Permitted

Note: Small arms ammunition for personal use must be securely packed in fibreboard, wood or metal boxes or other packaging specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition. Consult the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Doc 9284) for further information.

Firearms of all typesIncluding pistols, revolvers, rifles and shotguns.

Not permitted

Permitted

Compressed air gunsIncluding paintball markers — carried in checked luggage without the compressed air cylinder attached. Also carbon dioxide guns, including pellet guns, and ball bearing guns.

Not permitted

Permitted

Component parts of firearmsExcluding telescopic sights.

Not permitted

Permitted

Flare gunsMay be carried as checked baggage. MUST be unloaded, packed in a locked hard-sided container, and declared to the airline at check-in.

Not permitted

Permitted

Starter pistolsMUST only be carried as checked baggage, and MUST be unloaded, packed in a locked hard-sided container, and declared to the airline.

Not permitted

Permitted

Realistic replicas of firearmsToys, replica and imitation weapons that could be mistaken for real weapons, including lighter guns*.

Not permitted

Permitted

Gun powderIncluding black powder and blasting caps.

Not permitted

Note: Passengers MUST declare any firearm and ammunition in checked baggage to the airline at check-in, and to Customs authorities where necessary. Firearms carried in or as checked baggage MUST be unloaded and packed in a locked hard-sided container. Firearms are not permitted in the cabin of an aircraft.
* Permitted in checked bags only if it does not contain lighter fluid.

Tools

11 items

Axes and hatches

Not permitted

Permitted

Blow torches / gas torches

Not permitted

Bolt guns / nail guns

Not permitted

Permitted

Cattle prods

Not permitted

Permitted

Crowbars

Not permitted

Permitted

Drills and drill bitsIncluding cordless portable power drills.

Not permitted

Permitted

Hammers

Not permitted

Permitted

Screwdrivers / Chisels

Not permitted

Permitted

Saws

Not permitted

Permitted

Tools with shafts longer than 6 cmExcluding the handle — tools that could be used as weapons, such as screwdrivers and chisels.

Not permitted

Permitted

Wrenches and pliers

Not permitted

Permitted

Tools of trade: Tools such as screwdrivers, drills and drill bits, wrenches, pliers and box cutters may be allowed in a security restricted area / sterile area or in the cabin of an aircraft by duly authorised persons, such as aircraft mechanics/engineers and aerodrome maintenance personnel, on official duty only. These persons must keep such tools secured at all times and inaccessible to passengers and unauthorised personnel. Where such work is carried out while screened passengers and/or cabin baggage are present, it must be supervised by security personnel at all times.

Martial Arts and Self-Defense Items

11 items

Billy clubs

Not permitted

Permitted

Blackjacks

Not permitted

Permitted

Clubs and batons

Not permitted

Permitted

Mace / Pepper spray

Not permitted

Night sticks

Not permitted

Permitted

Nun chucks

Not permitted

Permitted

Sabres

Not permitted

Permitted

Stun guns / Shocking devices

Not permitted

Tear gas

Not permitted

Throwing stars

Not permitted

Permitted

Martial arts equipment with a sharp point or sharp edge

Not permitted

Permitted

Explosives, Flammable Material, Disabling Chemicals & Other Dangerous Items

21 items

Alcohol exceeding 69% proof

Not permitted

AerosolsExcept for personal care or toiletries in limited quantities.

Not permitted

Blasting caps

Not permitted

Detonators and fuses

Not permitted

Dynamite

Not permitted

Flares (in any form)

Not permitted

FuelsIncluding cooking fuels and any flammable liquid fluid.

Not permitted

Gas torches

Not permitted

Gasoline

Not permitted

Hand grenades, mines, other explosive military stores

Not permitted

Plastic explosives

Not permitted

Pyrotechnics and fireworks

Not permitted

Realistic replicas of explosivesReplica or imitation of explosive devices.

Not permitted

Common lighters

Not permitted

Flammable paints

Not permitted

Lighter fluid

Not permitted

Realistic replicas of incendiaries

Not permitted

Smoke generating canisters or cartridges

Not permitted

Strike-anywhere matchesAll matches are prohibited in checked baggage.

Not permitted

Torch lighters

Not permitted

Turpentine and paint thinners

Not permitted

Disabling Chemicals and Other Dangerous Items

9 items

Carbon dioxide and other compressed gases

Not permitted

Caustic materialsIncluding acids.

Not permitted

Chlorine for pools and spas

Not permitted

Fire extinguishers and other compressed gas cylinders

Not permitted

Liquid bleach

Not permitted

Small compressed gas cartridgesUp to 2 in life vests and 2 spares. The spares must accompany the life vests and be presented as one unit.

Permitted

Spillable batteriesExcept those in wheelchairs.

Not permitted

Spray paint

Not permitted

Vehicle airbags

Not permitted

Dangerous Goods Prohibited in Cabin Baggage

7 items

Biological or chemical hazardous materials

Not permitted

CorrosivesCar or other wet batteries, mercury.

Not permitted

Flammable liquidsLighter fluid, petrol, diesel.

Not permitted

Flammable or harmful gasesCamping gas, glazing torch.

Not permitted

Flammable solidsNon-safety matches, disposable BBQ, coal, firelighters.

Not permitted

OxidizerBleach.

Not permitted

PoisonsPesticides, weed killer.

Not permitted

Liquids, Aerosols and Gels

2 items

3-1-1 for carry-onsA 3.4-ounce (100 ml) bottle or less (by volume); 1 quart-sized, clear plastic zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in the screening bin. The one-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveller can bring. The 3.4-ounce (100 ml) container size is a security measure. The container must fit comfortably within the bag, which must be fully closed.

Permitted — 3.4 oz (100 ml) or smaller container

Permitted

Medications, baby formula, food and milkAllowed in reasonable quantities exceeding 3.4 ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Items must be subjected to inspection at the security checkpoint. Aviation Screening Officers may need to open these items to conduct additional screening.

Permitted

for Carry-ons

3 ounce or smaller containers of liquid or gel

Container size is a security measure. More than 3 ounces is permitted in checked baggage.

A hand holding a small clear travel-size bottle

1 quart-size, clear plastic, zip-top bag holding 3 ounce or smaller containers

The bag limits the total volume of liquid per person.

Clear plastic toiletry bags holding small bottles

1 bag per traveller placed in the security bin

Isolating liquids speeds up screening.

A security officer inspecting a bag at airport screening

Liquids, aerosols and gels may include:

Any other item of similar consistency
Contents of pressurized containers, including shaving foam and deodorants
Cosmetics — including mascara, lip gloss, lip balm
Creams
Gels, including hair and shower gels
Jams
Liquid–solid mixtures
Lotions
Oils
Other foods in sauces containing high liquid content
Pastes, including toothpaste
Perfumes
Sauces and pastes
Soups
Sprays
Stews
Syrups
Water and other drinks

Electronic Cigarettes & Vaporizers

1 item

E-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes and other personal vaporizersContaining batteries, for personal use. Each device must be individually protected to prevent accidental activation. Carry them in your carry-on baggage or on your person — they are not permitted in checked baggage.

Permitted

Not permitted

Recharging: Recharging of these devices and/or their batteries on board the aircraft is NOT permitted.

Vaping on board is strictly prohibited. Do not use an e-cigarette or any other personal vaporizer while on the aircraft.

Portable electronics

Lithium batteries.

Limits depend on the watt-hour (Wh) rating or lithium content of the battery, and on whether it is installed in equipment or carried as a spare.

≤ 100 Wh(2 g lithium content)

Small lithium batteries and cells for mobile phones, cameras, watches, portable music players, most original laptop computers, etc.

In equipment

Permitted

PermittedRecommended in carry-on baggage

Spares

PermittedFor personal use

Not permitted

> 100 to ≤ 160 WhMedium batteries

Medium lithium batteries and cells include extended-life batteries for laptop computers and batteries used by audio visual professionals.

In equipment

Permitted

PermittedRecommended in carry-on baggage

Spares

Permitted2 pieces per passenger

Not permitted

> 160 WhLarge batteries

Large lithium batteries and cells primarily for equipment used in industry, and which may be found in some electric and hybrid vehicles, mobility devices, scooters, etc.

Forbidden in any baggage

Must be presented and carried as cargo in accordance with Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Lithium-ion battery powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices: where mobility is restricted by a disability, health/age or a temporary mobility problem (e.g. a broken leg), please contact the airline for assistance.

Source: Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority — Prohibited Items List. This page is provided for passenger guidance. Please consult the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Doc 9284) for further guidance, where necessary, on items considered Dangerous Goods.

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