Test Your Dangerous Goods Knowledge!

What is the definition of Dangerous Goods?

• Articles or substances capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property, or the environment, and which are listed in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).

• Items that are prohibited from carriage by passengers because they are flammable or explosive, even if they are not listed in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).

• Any item carried by passengers that could cause inconvenience or operational delays, such as leaking liquids or sharp objects, regardless of whether they are in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).

• Substances that are harmful to aircraft systems and must be reported to engineering, even if they do not pose a risk to passengers or the environment.

How many classes of dangerous goods are there in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulation?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

Can passengers carry Dangerous Goods on a flight?

• No. Dangerous Goods are strictly prohibited for passengers under all circumstances.

• Yes. As long as the Dangerous Goods is for personal use (e.g., power banks, aerosols, batteries), passengers may freely carry them.

• Yes. Some Dangerous Goods are allowed, but only if they meet specific IATA DGR conditions, quantity limits, and airline approval requirements.

• Yes. Passengers may carry Dangerous Goods in checked baggage only, but not in carry-on baggage.

Which item is ALWAYS prohibited in both checked and cabin baggage?

• Aerosol insect spray

• Dry ice

• Strike-anywhere matches

• Wheelchairs with non-detachable batteries

A diver checks in a scuba tank. Under what condition can it be accepted?

• The tank is completely empty and the valve is fully open/removed

• The tank contains only medical-grade oxygen and valve is fully attached/closed

• The tank is emptied but valve must be fully attached/closed

• The tank pressure indicator shows “0 bar”

Which of the following is Class 2.1 (Flammable Gas)?

• CO₂ cartridges for bicycle pumps

• Helium gas cylinder for parties

• Butane canister for portable stoves

• Oxygen cylinder for medical use

A passenger brings a bottle of household bleach. How should it be handled?

• Allowed in checked baggage if less than 500ml

• Allowed only if triple-sealed in a plastic bag

• Fully prohibited because it is a Class 8 corrosive

• Acceptable with a Limited Release Tag

A power bank has no Wh rating printed. What is the correct action?

• Accept it only if mAh is less than 20,000

• Accept it only if placed in cabin baggage

• Reject or have it surrendered because Wh cannot be verified

• Calculate Wh using the passenger’s stated voltage

Maximum dry ice allowed for a passenger without airline approval is:

• 1.0 kg

•  2.5 kg

• 3.0 kg

• No limit if packed in a vented container

Passenger says they have “medical samples” inside a cooler box. What must you verify FIRST?

• Whether it is human or animal sample

• If samples are packed with ice/dry ice and if infectious

• If passenger is a medical professional

• If sample bottles are leak-proof