Peut-on apporter Matches en avion ?
Oui, avec restrictions — matches est autorisé en cabine sous réserve des limites de sécurité. 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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Règles par autorité de sécurité
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Cabine :
LIMITÉ
Sometimes — one book of safety (non-strike-anywhere) matches is allowed in carry-on or on your person. Strike-anywhere matches are banned entirely.
Soute :
NON
No — all matches of every type are prohibited in checked baggage.
Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.
Comment emballer matches
Bagage de cabine: Sometimes — one book of safety (non-strike-anywhere) matches is allowed in carry-on or on your person. Strike-anywhere matches are banned entirely.
Bagage en soute: No — all matches of every type are prohibited in checked baggage.
L’agent de contrôle a toujours le dernier mot pour décider si un article est autorisé.
Foire aux questions
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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