To pack for air travel, roll your clothes as tightly as possible to not only save space but also to prevent wrinkles. Place the heavier clothing on the bottom of the bag, as lighter items will mold to the shape of the top of your bag. Save even more space by packing socks inside of shoes. Also, put shoes in a plastic bag as this will keep them from soiling your clothes. Toiletries should also go in plastic bags as they could leak. For tips on what to pack in your carry-on bag, continue reading! Show Did this summary help you?YesNo Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 483,209 times. Dangerous goods are articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment when transported by air. Unknown to passengers, many household items and consumer products (eg. powerbanks and lithium batteries) are classified as dangerous goods. When such items are carried by passengers on board an aircraft in their checked or carry-on baggage, they can become a threat to the safety of passengers and crew. The air carriage of some items may also require special approval e.g. arms and ammunition. For safety and security reasons, it is therefore important to note the restrictions on the carriage of items by air. Watch this video to find out the key things to note when packing it right. Click on the relevant categories below for more information: Prohibited Items – Items not allowed on an aircraftToggle accordionProhibited items include:
Important to Know: As arms and ammunition are controlled items under the Singapore law, approval from the Singapore Police Force - Airport Police Division is required for the air carriage of such items. Prior arrangements should be made with your airline to facilitate the carriage of these items. Checked Baggage - Items that must be checked inToggle accordionItemsImportant to know Sharp objects, bulky items, certain types of sporting equipment E.g. knives, jack knives, scissors, wine openers, nail clippers, letter openers, multi-tools (including credit-card sized ones), hockey sticks, baseball bats, billiard cues. Liquids, aerosols and gels in containers of 100ml / 100g or more, even if the containers are partially filled. E.g. drinks, creams, balms, lotions, pressurised foams and sprays, canned food with liquid content, peanut butter, honey, soups and sauces, perfumes and deodorants. Note: For more detailed restrictions on aerosols, please refer to the section on Aerosol Products. Ammunition*
Note: Arms and ammunition are controlled items under Singapore law. The air carriage of such items will require approval from the Singapore Police Force - Airport Police Division, and prior arrangements should be made with your airline to facilitate the carriage of these items. Wheelchairs powered by non-spillable wet batteries or other batteries* such as alkali-manganese, zinc-carbon, nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal hydride batteries
Wheelchairs powered by spillable batteries*
Wheelchairs powered by lithium ion batteries*
Small medical or clinical thermometer containing mercury
* These items will require the airline’s approval prior to their preparation for carriage on board the aircraft. The conditions for the carriage of such items/or articles may vary between airlines. You are encouraged to make advance arrangements with the airline prior to arriving at the airport. What items are not allowed in checked luggage?Flammable liquids and solids such as lighter refills, lighter fuel, matches, paints, thinners, fire-lighters, lighters that need inverting before ignition, matches (these may be carried on the person), radioactive material, briefcases and attache case with installed alarm devices.
What can I put in my case when flying?The 100ml rule for liquids
The main rule to remember is that you must not take any more than 100ml of a restricted liquid into the cabin of a plane, and those liquids should be placed into individual 100ml containers. Any liquid that you need more than 100ml of should be packed in your hold luggage.
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