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Can I Carry It? — verified carry-on guide

¿Se puede llevar Matches en un avión?

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By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
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Mano: ⚠ LIMITADO Bodega: ✕ NO

Sí, con restricciones — puedes llevar matches en cabina siguiendo los límites de seguridad. Safety matches: 1 book, carry-on only.

  • · Safety matches: 1 book, carry-on only
  • · Strike-anywhere matches: banned in BOTH bags
  • · Checked bags: no matches, ever
  • · Lighter refills and fuel: banned in both bags
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Normativas por autoridad de seguridad

Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Mano:

LIMITADO

Sometimes — one book of safety (non-strike-anywhere) matches is allowed in carry-on or on your person. Strike-anywhere matches are banned entirely.

Bodega:

NO

No — all matches of every type are prohibited in checked baggage.

Rule conditions: Safety matches: 1 book, carry-on onlyStrike-anywhere matches: banned in BOTH bagsChecked bags: no matches, everLighter refills and fuel: banned in both bags

Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.

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Cómo empacar matches

Equipaje de mano: Sometimes — one book of safety (non-strike-anywhere) matches is allowed in carry-on or on your person. Strike-anywhere matches are banned entirely.

Equipaje facturado: No — all matches of every type are prohibited in checked baggage.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Matches in a carry-on?

Sometimes — one book of safety (non-strike-anywhere) matches is allowed in carry-on or on your person. Strike-anywhere matches are banned entirely.

Can you pack Matches in checked luggage?

No — all matches of every type are prohibited in checked baggage.

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