Whether stowed in checked baggage, in your cabin baggage, or on your person, prohibited goods include: briefcases with alarm devices; gases (including camping gas); corrosives such as mercury wet cell batteries; explosives such as fireworks and flares; flammable liquids such as lighter fuel; flammable solids such as fire lighters and matches; oxidising substances such as bleaching powder; poisonous and infectious substances; radioactive materials and magnetised materials.
Specific requirements exist for the carriage of camping stoves/fuel containers, firearms and any devices with petrol engines. Carriage of these items will require passengers to prepare the items or arrange documentation in advance of the travel date.
It should be noted that:
- devices with petrol engines cannot be carried as checked or cabin baggage and must be consigned as cargo;
- the carriage of firearms is governed by country specific regulations. If you wish to carry firearms you must obtain any relevant permits from the authorities of the countries you are travelling to. You must also notify Air New Zealand at least 2 weeks prior to your date of departure so that we can comply with any relevant formalities and regulations.
If you are unsure as to whether you can take something on the aircraft, please ask your travel agent or Air New Zealand for details of the exact requirements.
A guide to dangerous goods
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