Prohibited Items in the Cabin of departing flights from South Africa

The following list (aligned with ICAO and IATA recommended practice) is provided as a guideline of what items are not to be allowed in the cabin of departing flights from South Africa, both International and Domestic Departures. Items indicated on this list, except firearms, may however be carried in the checked baggage of passengers. This does not include the obvious items considered as harmful items i.e. knives, firearms, explosives, grenades, etc.

Ammunition Axes Baseball bats Blackjacks Bows and Arrows Box cutters Brass Knuckles Corkscrews Cricket bats Crow bars Disabling chemicals or gases Fire extinguishers

Flare pistols Golf clubs Hammers Hockey sticks Hunting knives Ice axe/Ice pick Large heavy tools (wrenches, pliers, etc) Martial arts devices Metal scissors with pointed tips Pepper spray Pool cues Portable power drills

Razor blades (not in a cartridge) Religious knives Screwdrivers Ski poles Spear guns Stun guns/shocking devices Swords Tear gas Throwing stars Toy weapons

NOTE: Manicure sets, including small scissors and metal nail files are permitted.

Further restrictions on items allowed in sterile areas of airports, may be imposed or may differ from country to country, dependant on the Policy of the Local Authorities.

Note that certain of these items may be restricted for carriage in terms of Dangerous Goods regulations.

Enquiries regarding prohibited items in the Cabin of departing aircraft from South Africa can be directed to:

Office of the Chief: Civil Aviation Security

Tel: +27 11 545 1411

Fax: +2711 545 1340

E-mail: indiam@caa.co.za