Not without my poppers? This view is certainly held by one or the other who can’t get enough of the Poppers. But different rules apply on the plane.
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Poppers on the plane: a tempting idea
For many passengers, it’s tempting to take a popper bottle or two with them on vacation. But there are certain regulations and conditions that relate to the transport of such substances in the aircraft. Most airlines have strict regulations on what products are and are not allowed on board. Therefore, air travelers can by no means insist on the right to take their own nitrites with them on a trip abroad.
Flammable substances in the plane
Poppers are flammable substances that are not allowed in checked baggage or carry-on baggage on an airplane. Poppers and air travel are therefore not a good combination. All airlines prohibit the carriage of poppers. The IATA guidelines are clear: as poppers are classified as Dangerous Goods, the flammable liquid chemicals, even for personal use and in solid containers, are clearly prohibited on board. Some airlines do allow liquids to be carried in a single container, but nitrites do not belong to this group of liquids. Poppers may not be packed in hand baggage or checked baggage.
But why do small quantities of poppers bottles get onto a passenger plane in hand baggage or checked baggage? Airport security experts have explained to us that the primary aim of airport security is to stop weapons, explosives, etc. The search for dangerous goods, which includes poppers, is a secondary objective of airport security. Therefore, it can happen that small quantities of poppers bottles get onto passenger aircraft via hand luggage or checked baggage, although this is clearly prohibited.
Point of contention legality
To make matters worse, poppers are not legal in all countries. In many countries, consumption and possession of the substances is even illegal. Countries like Canada or Israel explicitly ban poppers. Those who nevertheless decide to take poppers on an airplane should find out exactly what the conditions are at the destination. Here it is especially important to check whether the poppers are allowed in the destination country or not. Further attention is paid to the question of what conditions apply to each passenger.
Reading tip: Are poppers legal in Switzerland?
Perfect for takeoff, but not on the plane
It’s probably bad news for most air travelers with a penchant for poppers: while poppers are ideal for takeoff. But poppers have no place on a plane. Those who still do not want to do without the substances in other European countries should first fly to their preferred destination and then order the poppers online. Thus, nothing stands in the way of the high feeling even in the most beautiful places in the world.
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