Can I Bring Compressed gases on a Plane to Canada?

Compressed gases

Compressed gases

Not Allowed

Prohibited in both

According to CATSA guidelines, certain exemptions apply for carry-on baggage, such as compressed gas cylinders for medical use or as part of a self-inflating life jacket. Your air carrier may agree to transport compressed gases for non-medical use (e.g. paintball cylinders/guns, scuba tanks, self-inflating life jacket), in checked baggage only, provided certain conditions are met.

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Carry-on baggage

Not Permitted

Checked baggage

Airline Rules Apply

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