Darf man Ice Packs / Gel Packs ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?
Ja, mit Einschränkungen — Ice Packs ist im Handgepäck unter Einhaltung der Sicherheitslimits erlaubt. Frozen solid at the checkpoint: allowed.
- · Frozen solid at the checkpoint: allowed
- · Melted/slushy: counts as a liquid (3-1-1)
- · Medically necessary packs: exempt — liquid state doesn’t matter, declare them
- · Breast-milk cooling packs: exempt, with or without milk present
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Regeln nach Sicherheitsbehörde
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Handgepäck:
EINGESCHRÄNKT
Yes if frozen solid at screening; melted or slushy packs count as liquids. Medically necessary packs are exempt.
Aufgabegepäck:
JA
Yes, ice packs and gel packs of any size and any state are allowed in checked bags.
Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.
Ausnahmen & Sonderfälle
Medically necessary exemption: Not subject to the 3.4 oz (100 ml) liquid limit. Declare to the screening officer at the checkpoint.
So verpacken Sie ice packs / gel packs
Handgepäck: Yes if frozen solid at screening; melted or slushy packs count as liquids. Medically necessary packs are exempt.
Aufgabegepäck: Yes, ice packs and gel packs of any size and any state are allowed in checked bags.
Das Sicherheitspersonal am Flughafen trifft stets die endgültige Entscheidung vor Ort.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring an Ice Pack in a carry-on?
Yes if frozen solid at screening; melted or slushy packs count as liquids. Medically necessary packs are exempt.
Can you pack an Ice Pack in checked luggage?
Yes, ice packs and gel packs of any size and any state are allowed in checked bags.
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