¿Se puede llevar Matches en un avión?
Sí, con restricciones — puedes llevar matches en cabina siguiendo los límites de seguridad. Safety matches: 1 book, carry-on only.
- · Safety matches: 1 book, carry-on only
- · Strike-anywhere matches: banned in BOTH bags
- · Checked bags: no matches, ever
- · Lighter refills and fuel: banned in both bags
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Normativas por autoridad de seguridad
Rules by security authority
United States — TSA
Mano:
LIMITADO
Sometimes — one book of safety (non-strike-anywhere) matches is allowed in carry-on or on your person. Strike-anywhere matches are banned entirely.
Bodega:
NO
No — all matches of every type are prohibited in checked baggage.
Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.
Cómo empacar matches
Equipaje de mano: Sometimes — one book of safety (non-strike-anywhere) matches is allowed in carry-on or on your person. Strike-anywhere matches are banned entirely.
Equipaje facturado: No — all matches of every type are prohibited in checked baggage.
El oficial de seguridad del aeropuerto siempre tiene la decisión final sobre si un artículo pasa el control.
Preguntas frecuentes
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring Matches in a carry-on?
Sometimes — one book of safety (non-strike-anywhere) matches is allowed in carry-on or on your person. Strike-anywhere matches are banned entirely.
Can you pack Matches in checked luggage?
No — all matches of every type are prohibited in checked baggage.
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