These are the things you can’t travel with

If you are traveling for the first time, you should know that there are strict regulations at any airport. From the moment you pack your bags until you land, you’ll be surrounded by regulations and instructions to follow. And because we want to make your trip to Cancun airport that much easier, we’ve highlighted the things you need to watch out for. So, because we don’t want you to have to re-pack, here are the things you can’t travel with:

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Items NOT allowed in hand luggage

• Weapons or sharp objects: All sharp or sharp objects may be carried as hold baggage (checked or checked), in suitable packaging and protection.
• Sports accessories: They are authorized for carriage as hold baggage (checked or checked), in suitable packaging and protection.
• Metal scissors: All sharp or sharp objects are authorized for carriage as hold baggage (checked or checked), in suitable packaging and protection.
• Firearms and weapons in general: As long as they comply with the provisions of the Arms Act, procedures, limitations and security controls. Check with your airline for quantity restrictions.
• Alcoholic beverages without the brand and without labels: Hold baggage (checked or checked) is allowed, up to 5L of such alcoholic beverages (containing more than 24% but less than 70% alcohol by volume), must be properly packed.
• Tools: They are authorized for carriage as hold baggage (checked or checked).

Items NOT permitted under any circumstances

• explosives: Detonators, mines, grenades, plastic explosives, fireworks and all kinds of gunpowder.
• Flammable liquids: Gasoline, methanol, kerosene, aerosol paints, liquid alcohols and adhesives.
• Corrosives: Batteries or accumulators of any type, including those for vehicular use.
• gases: Oxygen cylinders, tear gas and other compressed gas cylinders.
• Solids, flammable and reactive substances: Magnesium, lighters, flares, friction ignition matches.
• Chlorine for domestic use: As carry-on or hold baggage (checked or checked), no exceptions apply.

Things you can travel with

Liquids, aerosols and gels

These are allowed in individual personal hygiene for cosmetic or personal hygiene use. They must be in individual containers with a capacity of no more than 100 ml (3.4 oz.)placed in a 100 ml (3.4 oz.) resealable plastic bag, placed inside a resealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity of 1 liter (35 oz.) per person.

We recommend that containers have a capacity of 100 ml (3.4 oz) or less, even if the contents are less than 100 ml (3.4 oz).

alcohol

Traveling with alcohol is possible, but even so, you need to watch how you carry it. Firstly, you are only allowed to travel with no more than 5 litres. Alcohol can go in your check-in bag, but please note that it must be securely and tightly wrapped so that it does not open.

Another option is to buy alcohol at Airport Duty Free. You may take it with you, but carry the receipt with you at all times.

electronics

All electronics can travel with you. This includes laptops, tablets, cameras, etc. You will be asked to remove them and place them in a basket to be scanned at security.

Tips for quick entry through an inspection point

• Place all metal objects you are carrying, including your belt, in the plastic baskets, otherwise the alarm will be triggered.
• Place in a separate basket and remove electronic devices from their cases.
• Place the plastic bag with liquids, gels and sprays in a separate basket.
• If you are carrying liquids, gels or aerosols larger than 100 ml (3.4 oz), these will be removed.