CATA Limitations

Passengers travelling with liquids or gels in containers over 100mL/100g (3.4oz) that are placed in carry-on baggage will have these items confiscated at the security checkpoint.

For specifications regarding permitted types and quantities of liquids and gels, as well as accepted packaging, please consult the Reminder to Travellers (PDF file, 267 KB).

Liquids gels and aerosols are permitted in carry-on baggage on the following conditions:

They are in containers of 100 ml/100 g (3.4 oz.) or less.

Containers over 100mL/100g (3.4oz) will be confiscated from carry-on baggage at the security checkpoint.

The containers are placed in one (1) clear, closed and resealable plastic bag no larger than 1 litre (1 quart).

One resealable plastic bag per passenger is permitted.

Beverages: Drink or discard any beverages in containers of more than 100 ml before you get to security screening checkpoint.  This includes water in your personal water bottle. You can refill your container once you pass through security.

You can bring solid food in both carry-on and checked baggage . Examples of solid food products include meat, bread, fruits, vegetables, sandwiches, chips, cookies, cakes, muffins, granola bars, hard candies, cheese, nuts, crackers, chocolate bars and other similar food items. See Travelling with Food Items  for more detail. 

Objects with sharp points or sharp edges that could be used to cause serious injury, including

Items designed for chopping, such as axes, hatchets and cleavers

Ice axes and ice picks

Razor type blades such as box cutters, utility knives, and safety razor blades

Knives or knife-like objects of any length

Scissors with blades longer than 6cm as measured from the fulcrum