The May Day holiday is coming, and according to the data of online travel platforms, the passenger flow during the May Day holiday is dominated by tourism and family visits. Compared with the Qingming holiday, the May Day holiday is longer, with a wide range of travelers and a higher average daily passenger volume. Passengers who choose to travel by plane or high-speed rail should purchase round-trip tickets in advance, and carrying appropriate luggage can also help passengers quickly pass through the security check and travel smoothly.
This reporter consulted the Civil Aviation Administration of China's "Catalogue of Items Prohibited from Carrying and Consignment by Civil Aviation Passengers," the "Catalogue of Items Restricted from Carried or Checked by Civil Aviation Passengers," and the "Catalogue of Prohibited and Restricted Items for Railway Passengers" issued by the State Railway Administration and the Ministry of Public Security. Official documents and notices from the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission and other official documents and notices have sorted out some of the items that you may need to bring when traveling, and what are the regulations when taking planes and high-speed rail.
cosmetics
- By plane
When passengers take international or regional flights, liquids should be carried on their body in a container with a single container volume of no more than 100mL, and at the same time, the container containing liquids should be placed in a transparent plastic bag with a maximum volume of no more than 1L and can be resealed, and each passenger is only allowed to carry one transparent plastic bag at a time, and the excess part should be checked as baggage.
Liquids are not allowed to be carried on board passengers on domestic flights (except for cosmetics, toothpaste and shaving cream for personal use during air travel). Cosmetics for personal use during air travel must meet all three conditions (one piece of each type, in a container with a volume of no more than 100 mL, and be inspected when the bottle is opened), and one piece of toothpaste and shaving cream must not exceed 100 g (mL) each.
In addition, the following items are not allowed: sunscreen spray, moisturizing spray, perfume, nail polish, toilet water, wind oil essence.
- By train
There is no restriction on carrying cosmetics by train, but perfumes, toilet waters, sprays, gels and other non-self-spraying pressure container daily necessities containing flammable ingredients shall not exceed 100 ml in single containers, and each type is limited to 1 piece. The cumulative amount of nail polish and polishing agent should not exceed 50 ml. Self-spraying pressure vessels such as cold perms, hair dyes, mousses, hair sprays, insecticides, air fresheners, etc., with a single container volume of no more than 150 ml, each type is limited to 1 piece, and the cumulative volume does not exceed 600 ml.
Power bank
- By plane
When the rated energy of a single piece is greater than 100Wh, less than or equal to 160Wh, it must be approved by the airline and each person is limited to two pieces.
- By train
You can carry a power bank and lithium battery with clear signs, and the rated energy of a single piece does not exceed 100Wh, except for electric wheelchairs containing lithium batteries.
lighter
- By plane
According to the relevant regulations of the Civil Aviation Administration, tinder (including all kinds of ignition devices), such as lighters, matches, cigarette lighters, and magnesium rods, are dangerous goods and cannot be used as carry-on baggage or checked baggage.
- By train
Passengers should carry no more than 2 small boxes of safety matches and no more than 2 ordinary lighters.
Alcoholic beverages or alcohol wipes
- By plane
Items containing ≥ 70% alcohol cannot be carried in checked baggage, and items containing ≤ 70% alcohol cannot be checked in.
Alcoholic beverages are checked in as baggage subject to the following restrictions:
1. The label is comprehensive and clear and placed in retail packaging, and the volume of each container shall not exceed 5L;2. When the volume percentage of alcohol is less than or equal to 24%, there is no limit on the number of consignments; 3. When the volume percentage of alcohol is greater than 24% but less than or equal to 70%, the number of checked alcohol shall not exceed 5L.
- By train
Passengers are allowed to carry alcoholic beverages with a total of no more than 3,000 ml of alcoholic beverages with a well-sealed package, clear labels, and an alcohol volume percentage greater than or equal to 24% and less than or equal to 70%.
Durian
- By plane
According to the Civil Aviation Authority, any odour items cannot be transported as checked or carry-on baggage.
- By train
Passengers are prohibited from bringing items with strong pungent odors or foul odors.
Self-heating food
- By plane
The heat of self-heating food contains dangerous goods, which may cause safety problems such as smoke and fire during the flight.
- By train
There is no restriction on carrying.
Fruit knives
- By plane
Because it has a sharp edge or sharp tip, is made of metal or other material, and is strong enough to cause serious bodily injury, it is prohibited for passengers to carry it on their person, but it can be checked in as baggage.
It mainly includes daily knives (blade length greater than 6 cm), such as kitchen knives, fruit knives, scissors, utility knives, paper cutters, professional knives (blade length is not limited), such as scalpels, butcher knives, carving knives, planer knives, milling knives, knives, spears, swords, halberds, etc. used in martial arts performances.
- By train
According to the "Classification and Safety Requirements for Controlled Knives" (GA1334-2016), special knives (daggers, bayonets, sabers, three-edged scrapers, hunting knives, extended spring folding knives, etc.), special kitchen knives (extended boning knives, extended watermelon knives, extended separating knives, boning knives, slaughtering knives, multi-purpose knives, etc.), sharpened martial arts and craft gift knives (martial arts knives, swords, etc.), and other controlled knives (exceeding GA/T1335 "Classification and Safety Requirements for Daily Knives") The specified size and specifications limit all kinds of knives) are prohibited from being carried on board and checked in.
In addition, batons, military or police daggers, tear gas, electric shockers, defense devices, crossbows, crossbow arrows, etc. are also prohibited from being carried on board and checked in.
laptop
- By plane
Laptops can be carried on board, but they are not allowed to be checked in (if the battery is removable, remove the battery and check it in).
In addition, portable electronic devices containing lithium or lithium batteries, such as mobile phones, iPads, electric toothbrushes, watches, calculators, and cameras, should be carried on board as carry-on baggage and cannot be checked in.
- By train
There is no restriction on carrying.
pet
- By plane
Live pets are not allowed on board, but they can be checked in.
- By train
Small live animals with quarantine certificates and packed in special containers are not allowed to be carried on board but can be checked in (railway transport enterprises shall explain to passengers the ventilation and temperature conditions during transportation). However, guide dogs with work certificates and fish, shrimp, crabs, shellfish, and molluscs packaged in closed containers as food can be carried on board.
In addition, the public welfare "slow train" can allow passengers to carry a small amount of poultry and livestock with them. Where there is a separate agreement between the railway transport enterprise and the passenger, such agreement shall prevail.
Toy guns
- By plane
Firearms and other weapons, including imitation toy guns, ordnance, imitations of police equipment, etc., are prohibited from being carried on board or checked in.
- By train
Firearms and other weapons, including imitation toy guns, ordnance, imitations of police equipment, etc., are prohibited from being carried on board or checked in.
In addition to the above common items, other items prohibited from carriage as stipulated by national laws, administrative regulations and rules are also not allowed to be packed in baggage.
Warmly remind the majority of passengers, during the "May Day" holiday, passengers travel concentrated, it is recommended to go out in advance on the day of the ride, for the city traffic, entry security check and other links to leave enough time; many cities have two or more airports, railway stations, etc., be sure to see the booking information, do not delay the trip due to the wrong station.
(The above information is for reference only, and the relevant regulations on carry-on items are subject to the actual implementation at the airport and railway station.) ）
Edited by Fan Fan
Source: CCTV