What Are Dangerous Goods?

Explosives, poisons, gasoline and kerosene may immediately come to mind as dangerous goods. Apart from these, however, a number of products we use in our daily lives, including dry ice for freezing foodstuffs, automobile batteries, aerosols and perfume, are also treated as dangerous goods in the context of air transport. The transport of these dangerous goods is restricted by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) law and relevant Dangerous Goods regulations. It is possible to air-freight such items only where the contents declared by the shipper, packaging and labels, along with the volume, comply with these regulations (NOTE: D.G's' rates will apply).

Dangerous Goods Are Prohibited Onboard the Aircraft
When dangerous goods are transported on aircraft, there is the danger of ignition. Confirmation/Declaration is taken from all World Baggage customers On the Shippers Letter Of Instruction (SLI) or via electronic booking confirmation stating they are carrying no prohibited dangerous goods. We ask for customers understanding and cooperation as the discovery of goods deemed to be a flight hazard may result in confiscation and destruction of said goods.The potential penalties for "non-declaration of Dangerous goods carries a $46 000 fine and/or 7 years imprisonment".

If passengers are not sure whether specific goods constitute a flight hazard, they should contact the Airline for further information.

Reasons Undeclared Dangerous Goods May Not Be Transported
Airlines come into contact with numerous instances of undeclared dangerous goods among goods accepted as freight or mail. When dangerous goods that violate the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) law are transported without being declared, there is a serious danger of explosion or ignition; also, corrosive material may destroy important wiring and instruments, causing serious accidents.

Eradicating the Transport of Undeclared Dangerous Goods
The Airlines conduct rigorous checks prior to shipping to ensure no undeclared dangerous goods are uplifted.
World Baggage as a Regulated cargo agent with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government are committed to preventing the transport of dangerous goods. This can only be achieved with the cooperation of our customers. We ask for customers understanding and cooperation as the discovery of goods deemed to be a flight hazard may result in confiscation and destruction of said goods.

The potential penalties for "non-declaration of Dangerous goods carries a $46 000 fine and/or 7 years imprisonment".

A number of common household items, whilst seemingly innocuous in everyday life, are regarded as "dangerous goods" and consequently are not permitted for carriage by passengers in their checked or carry on baggage.

Prohibited Items

Certain other specific items of dangerous goods are permitted.

Contact airline for further information.