PackSafe - Fuels

Flammable Fuels and Liquids

Including containers and equipment with residual fuel

Gasoline and other flammable fuels are forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage.

Containers, equipment, and engine parts that contain residual fuel or fuel vapors are also forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage.

Fuel Cells Containing Flammable Gases or Water-Reactive Material

Quantity limits: No limit on devices. Two spare fuel cell cartridges may be carried.

Fuel cell cartridges may be changed out in the device but empty fuel cells and fuel cell cartridges may not be refilled with fuel while on the aircraft.

Each fuel cell must also be marked "Approved for carriage in aircraft cabin only".

Each fuel cell cartridge (not the electronic device) must be marked with the maximum quantity and type of fuel in the cartridge.

See 49 CFR 175.10(a)(20) for fuel cell size limits and other requirements.

For international flights, check with your airline as international regulations may vary from domestic regulations.

Fuel Cells Containing Flammable Liquid or Corrosive Material

Quantity limits: None for devices. Two spare fuel cell cartridges may be carried.

Fuel cell cartridges may be changed out in the device but empty fuel cells and fuel cell cartridges may not be refilled with fuel while on the aircraft.

Each fuel cell must also be marked "Approved for carriage in aircraft cabin only".

Each fuel cell cartridge (not the electronic device) must be marked with the maximum quantity and type of fuel in the cartridge.

See 49 CFR 175.10(a)(20) for fuel cell size limits and other requirements.

For international flights, check with your airline as international regulations may vary from domestic regulations.

Last updated: Wednesday, January 24, 2024