Other dangerous goods items
Before flying, it's important to know how to pack your dangerous goods items correctly while adhering to the dangerous goods regulations.
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Select the option that suits your needs:
Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid)
How much dry ice you can take and how to pack:
| Airline approval required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Yes |
| Checked baggage | Yes |
Important
Dry ice must be declared during check-in.
Requirements
- up to 2.5kg is permitted per passenger
- carried in a bag/package that permits the release of the CO2 gas
Light bulbs (energy efficient lamps)
What light bulbs you can carry and requirements how to pack:
| Airline approval required | No |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Yes |
| Checked baggage | Yes |
Requirements
- In retail packaging for personal or home use.
Magnetic material
What magnetic material you can carry and requirements how to pack:
| Airline approval required | No |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Yes |
| Checked baggage | Yes |
Any item that can cause more than a 2 degree swing on a compass is not permitted as passenger baggage.
Requirements
- Place the package on the ground (by itself) and orientate it East/West
- hold a compass at least 2m from the surface of the package
- ensure magnet does not make the needle on the compass move more than 2 degrees.
Further information on dangerous goods
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations describe in detail what Dangerous Goods may be transported by air, in what quantities, and how they should be packed. For details on how to safely transport your Dangerous Goods, contact your local Qantas Freight Office.
Forbidden dangerous goods
For a summary of common items that are classified as dangerous goods view our prohibited and check with airline dangerous goods (PDF) - passengers are forbidden to carry them on an aircraft.
Important information regarding electronic devices
Qantas Group customers are advised to refer to the Product Safety website for a list of products that contain dangerous goods that have been recalled due to faults.
Customers planning to travel with these products should refer to the original manufacturer for further information and recall instructions.