Passengers are not allowed to carry liquids in their carry-on luggage except when contained in individual containers with a capacity not greater than 100 millilitres or equivalent (100g/3 oz). The containers should be placed in a sealed plastic bag, transparent and resealable. The total capacity shouldn't be more than one litre, i.e 10 x 100ml (per passenger). As a reference, the bag may not exceed 20 cm X 20 cm, and the items must fit in the bag to allow visualization and identification of its content.
Items should fit comfortably inside the bag so that it can be easily closed and the contents can be seen and identified.
The following are meant to be understood as liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs):
- Paste
- Lotions
- Liquids / solid mixtures
- Contents of pressurized containers
Examples: toothpaste, hair gel, water and other drinks, soups, syrups, perfume, shaving foam, and other items of similar consistency.
Exceptions:
- Liquids required for consumption during flights and stay at the destination, intended for medical purposes and with a medical prescription and proof of authenticity;
- Liquids required during the entire journey, intended to meet special dietary needs subject to a medical certificate
- Baby food
When requested, the passenger must provide or prove the authenticity of the liquid by gustatory or epidermal evidence.
(1)Liquids purchased at duty-free:
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/ 1998 - of 5 November 2015, informs that liquids purchased at Duty-Free at any airport, or air carrier, may be carried as hand luggage when accessing or travelling through European airspace.
They must be sealed in their own sealed purchase bags, with the inside of the bag displayed as proof of purchase.
These safety bags cannot be opened prior to arrival at the destination unless a security officer requests them for verification.
In case of a connecting flight, the security officer must be alerted so that liquids purchased from the duty-free shop can be sealed again in a new bag.
Download the leaflet about how to prepare liquids for security control and hand it over to your customers.
Medication Transportation Restrictions:
Some transport restrictions apply only to liquid medicines or those of similar consistency. The passengers must be accompanied by the medical prescription or certificate/statement of the latter, preferably in English, which confirms the need.
Given that many of the passengers have chronic illnesses or need to take medicine for long periods of time, the certificate may have a validity period, or in its absence, it will be valid for two years from the date of emission.
- Solid medications, such as pills, have no restrictions or require any medical prescription.
- Injectable medication - Carriage of insulin, needles, syringes and injection pens - No special declaration is required for this purpose. However, passengers are advised to carry documents, such as a doctor's statement or any other suitable document proving the need for the medication during the flight, to facilitate and speed up security control.
The travel agent must inform TAP that the passenger is carrying these medications, so that information can be entered into the booking for check-in (e.g. if the passenger is travelling with injectable diabetes medication). Syringes must be handed to the crew when boarding and will be returned on the exit.
Any liquid medication contained in a container with a capacity of 100ml or less can be placed inside the transparent plastic bag (per passenger), which can be opened and re-sealed to a capacity not exceeding 1 litre (i.e., with dimensions of 20cmx20cm), and be transported like any other liquid.
Additional Information
They may be carried in the cabin, but their use inside the aircraft is strictly prohibited:
- Electronic cigarettes;
- Walkie-talkies / portable radios;
- Remote-control toys;
- Wireless equipment for computers;
- Stereo equipment, including pocket (AM/FM) radios;
- Portable TV receivers;
- Bluetooth devices;
- Selfie-sticks
- Devices transmitting radio frequencies and similar equipment.
- Some electronic devices may be used during flight, provided they are in "flight mode" with all communications turned off. They may not be used during takeoff, landing, or whenever the crew requests it.
Human Ashes
TAP accepts the transportation of human ashes in hand luggage. The urn must be packaged to avoid spillage. The packaging must be neutral, that is, not letting other passengers understand its content. The passenger is responsible for all legal requirements, e.g., export authorization documentation/import, etc.
Insert an SSR HRIC in the PNR for the passenger who carries the urn and flight segment. The system reply will be:
SSR HRIC TP KK1 1PC URN DIMS 20X30X30CM.MAX DIMS 55X40X20CM /8KG INCLUDED IN BAG ALLOWANCE/S2
where S2 is the flight segment where the ashes will be transported in the hand luggage.
For further information regarding restricted or prohibited items, check the page "Prohibited and/or Restricted Goods".
If you need clarification or additional information about the transport of this type of item, please read the British Civil Aviation Authority website or contact our National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) through the following contacts:
Email through the Website: Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil
Telephone: +351 21 284 22 26