Dangerous goods and Prohibited items
Dangerous goods
Dangerous goods are substances or articles that pose a risk to people, property or the environment, due to their chemical or physical properties.
Widerøe does not transport dangerous goods. See the full list of dangerous goods in the table below.
Lithium batteries
Lithium batteries are used as energy source to a variety of consumer goods eg. mobile phones, children toys, computers and medical equipment. The batteries can generate a great amount of heat if short circuited, or may catch fire if damaged. Therefore lithium batteries are considered dangerous goods that can pose a safety risk. Please read Widerøes restrictions on lithium batteries as baggage.
E-cigarettes
E-cigarettes (including e-cigars, e-pipes, other personal vaporizers) containing batteries must be individually protected to prevent accidental activation.
- E-cigarettes are not allowed to be used or charged onboard
- Not Permitted in or as checked baggage
- Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages, when in retail packaging, containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume, in receptacles not exceeding 5 L, with a total net quantity per person of 5 L. Alcoholic beverages containing 24% or less alcohol by volume are not subject to any restrictions. When alcohol beverages are transported in checked baggage it should be packed to minimize the possibility of breaking or leakage
- Permitted in or as checked baggage
- Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
| Dangerous goods category | Hand baggage | Checked baggage | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Explosives
|
No | No | |||
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Flammable liquids
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No | No | |||
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Flammable solids
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No | No | |||
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Flammable gases
|
No | No | |||
Radioactive materials
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No | No | |||
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Toxic materials
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No | No | |||
Corrosive materials
|
No | No | |||
Oxidizers
|
No | No |
Prohibited items
A number of items are prohibited on Widerøe flights because of the risk they pose to the aircraft or the people on board.
Some prohibited items can be transported as checked baggage, but special rules might apply.
An overview is presented below.
| Prohibited items category | Hand baggage | Checked baggage | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guns, firearms and other devices that discharge projectiles
|
No | Yes* | |||
Objects with a sharp point or sharp edge
|
No | Yes* | |||
Devices designed specifically to stun or immobilise
|
No | Yes* | |||
Tools capable of threaten/cause injury to the aircraft
|
No | Yes* | |||
Blunt instruments capable of causing injury when used to hit
|
No | Yes* | |||
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Explosives and incendiary substances and devices
|
No | No |