prohibited items at philippine airports

To avoid being delayed or detained at any Philippine airport, check out these things that are prohibited. (Prohibited Items At Philippine Airports)


In case you are planning or about to travel via airplane at any Philippine airport, make sure that the following items are not in your luggage or bag, either check-in or carry-on baggage.


Prohibited Items At Philippine Airports


Guns, Firearms, and other devices that discharge projectiles

Acid spray, Insect repellent, Stun gun or any stunning devices except for checked in baggage

Objects with sharp points and edges except for check in baggage

Worker's tools or handyman's tools except for checked-in baggage

Metal chains, Fishing rods, Tripod, blunt instruments except checked in baggage

Liquid, Aerosols, or gel in excess of 100 ml


The Following are the complete lists (http://www.ots.gov.ph/index.php/ots-releases-new-list-of-prohibited-items) of prohibited items at Philippine airports


1. Guns, Firearms, and other devices that discharge projectiles (Prohibited in carry-on and checked-in baggage)


Air gun

Ammunition, Shells, Bullets, and other components

Bolt gun

Component of guns and firearms

Compressed air gun

Firearms

Flare gun

Harpoon gun

Nail gun

Pellet guns

Pistol

Projectile capable devices ( sling-shot, bow and arrow, crossbows) - allowed in checked-in

baggage

Replicas and imitation firearms

Revolver

Rifle

Shotgun

Spear gun

Sport-related firearm


2. Stunning Devices


Acid spray - allowed in checked-in baggage

Insect and animal repellent spray - allowed in checked-in baggage

Mace/Pepper Spray - allowed in checked-in baggage

Stun gun (all kinds) - allowed in checked-in baggage

Tear gas


3. Objects with sharp points and edges - all objects with sharp points and edges are not allowed in the cabin. Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to the baggage handler.


Ax

Bayonet

Bolos

Box cutter

Butterfly knife (balisong)

Canned products with easy-open lids

Cleaver

Cockfighting knives and blades (tare)

Corkscrew

Disguised objects with sharp edges

Diving knife

Hatchet

Ice axes

Ice picks

Knives

Letter openers

Medical scalpel

Nipper/Pusher/Nail file/Nail cutter with knife

Open razors/Razor blades

Pocket comb weapon

Pocket folded knife

Sabers

Scissors

Sword


All of the above are allowed at checked-in or Hold baggage


4. Worker's Tools


Crowbars

Drills/Drill bits including portable power drills

Extension cords

G.I. Wires (Alambre)

Hammers

Nails

Pliers

Retractable tape measure (Metal)

Saws including cordless portable power saws

Screwdrivers

Tapes (Duct tape, Packaging tape, Masking tape)

Wrenches


All of the above are allowed in checked-in or Hold baggage


5. Blunt Instruments


All metal chains

Baton sticks

Billiard sticks

Boat paddles

Bowling/Billiards ball

Cane umbrella

Clubs/Sticks/Bats/Rods

Cricket paddle

Crutches/Walking sticks or aids

Dumbbells/Hand weight

Fishing hooks (large)

Fishing rods

Grindstone knives (Panghasa)

Ice skates/Skateboard

Kayak/Canoe paddles

Knuckles (brass/metal)

Lacrosse sticks

Paintball equipment

Scuba diving equipment

Ski poles/Hiking poles

Tennis/Badminton/Squash rackets

Tripod (large)


All of the above are allowed in checked-in or hold baggage


6. Explosives and incendiary substances and devices


Blasting cap

Detonator and fuse

Grenade

Dynamite

Flares (any form)

Plastic explosive

Pyrotechnics including fireworks

Ammunition

Smoke-generating canisters or cartridges

Mines and other explosive military stores

Replica or imitation explosive devices

Fuels (including cooking fuel and any flammable liquid fuel)

Matches

Lighters (disposable) absorb fluid

Lighter fluids/refills

Disguised lighters

Gasoline/Kerosene/Petrol


7. Liquid, Aerosols, and Gels in individual containers with a capacity not greater than 100 milliliters or equivalent and contained in one transparent resealable plastic bag of a capacity not exceeding one (1) liter or equivalent shall be allowed in the cabin.


Only one (1) transparent 20cm X 20cm resealable plastic bag shall be allowed for each passenger. The contents of the plastic bag shall fit comfortably and the bag shall be completely closed. Exceptions should be made for medications, baby milk/food, and special dietary requirements.


All types of LAGs regardless of volume when labeled as flammable (highly combustible and self-igniting by chemical reaction), corrosive or toxic are not allowed in the cabin or in the hold.


The following items are allowed at the Philippine airports

1. Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling

2. All prescription and over-the-counter medications including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solutions for medical purposes.


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