Peut-on apporter Ice Packs / Gel Packs en avion ?
Oui, avec restrictions — ice packs / gel packs est autorisé en cabine sous réserve des limites de sécurité. 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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Règles par autorité de sécurité
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Cabine :
LIMITÉ
Yes if frozen solid at screening; melted or slushy packs count as liquids. Medically necessary packs are exempt.
Soute :
OUI
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.
Exceptions et cas particuliers
Medically necessary exemption: Not subject to the 3.4 oz (100 ml) liquid limit. Declare to the screening officer at the checkpoint.
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Comment emballer ice packs / gel packs
Bagage de cabine: Yes if frozen solid at screening; melted or slushy packs count as liquids. Medically necessary packs are exempt.
Bagage en soute: Yes, ice packs and gel packs of any size and any state are allowed in checked bags.
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Foire aux questions
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring 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 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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