Prohibited in checked baggages

For security reasons, the following items are prohibited in an aircraft's cargo area:

Ammo, detonators, mines, grenades, explosive military items, pyrotechnics, fireworks, dinamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives, toxic and chemical substances, etc.

Prohibited in hand baggages

Firearms and artifacts that fire projectiles, or objects that could be mistaken for them:

All kinds of weapons, guns, pistols, revolvers, shotguns, toy guns, replicas or imitations that could be confused with real weapons, firearm parts, compressed air weapons, bows, crossbows, etc.

Artifacts used to stun or immobilize:

Electrical defense weapons, machines to stun or kill animals, stunning chemical substances, gases or aerosols, pepper spray, tear gas, acid aerosols and those to repel animals, etc.

Sharp objects with sharp edges:

Objects used to cut and shred, axes, blades, hooks, ice hooks, swiss knifes, knifes with blades over 6cm long, scissors with sharp tips and over 6cm long, martial arts items with sharp edges, swords, small swords, scalpels, etc.

Work tools that could cause serious injury:

Crowbars, drills, portable electrical drills, tools with blades over 6cm long, screwdrivers, icepicks, saws, blowtorchs, nutrunners, machetes, gardening scissors, toolboxes, medical or dentist equipment, hammers, etc.

Blunt instruments that can be used to hit:

Baseball or softball bats, martial art equipments, etc.

Explosives and flammable substances:

Ammo, detonators, mines, grenades, explosive military items, pyrotechnics, fireworks, dinamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives, etc.

Power Banks with ion litium batteries

In your hand baggage you can carry power banks with ion littium batteries with a nominal capacity of up to 100Wh, as long as they're approved by airport security.

If your battery's nominal capacity is between 101Wh and 160Wh, you must declare it with your airline at the time of check-in. If your battery exceeds 160Wh, it will not be allowed in the airplane.

Alcoholic beverages

Regarding alcoholic beverages, the rules are as follows:

▸ For domestic outbound flights passengers can travel with up to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per person, either in checked or hand baggage.

▸ For international outbound flights passengers cannot travel with alcoholic beverages in hand baggage. For alcoholic beverages in checked baggage, please consult the Customs restrictions for your destination.

▸ For international arriving flights Customs allow up to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per person, either in checked or hand baggage.

Note: Beverages must be in their original container and factory sealed, with their proper sanitary registry.

Important: We recommend always checking for the latest information from the official Customs website before your flight, in case there are any changes to these restrictions: https://www.aduana.gob.ec/viajeros-por-via-aerea/ (in Spanish).

Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs)

There are regulations for the amount of LAGs carried in hand baggage for international flights:

Only liquids, aerosols and gels for personal and cosmetic use are allowed, placed in their original containers as long as they do not exceed 100ml / 3.3oz, all placed inside a single resealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity of 1 liter (33.8 oz.) per passenger. All LAGs must effortlessly fit in the bag, and it must seal completely. It is important to note that no LAG will be accepted inside a container over 100ml /3.3oz, even if it is not full.

The passenger must provide his/her own resealable bag and be prepared before passing through the airport's security filters. The bag will be checked at control points and go through the x-ray scan, so it's advisable to keep it in an easy-to-access place.

List of LAGs included in this regulation:

• Water and other beverages.
• Non-solid foods: soups, syrups, jams, stews, sauces, pastes, other foods in sauces or containing a high amount of liquid, pressurized food containers (cheese or whipped cream), gelatin, pudding, yogurt, etc.
• Toiletries: shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, perfume, shaving foam, aerosols, deodorant, eye care products.
• Cosmetic products: perfume, hair spray/gel, lip gloss, mascara, nail polish, makeup remover/cleanser, foundation, etc.
• Any cream, ointment, or lotion.
• Any other item with similar consistency at room temperature.

Guidelines for transporting medicine in international flights

Passengers are allowed to carry medicines in their hand luggage for use during the trip, provided they are presented separately at security checkpoints and contained in a transparent plastic bag.

Substances that are not medicines but are used for other medical purposes may also be transported. Examples include dry ice to maintain the temperature of an organ for transplant, blood and blood products, and even beverages if their use is justified for medical reasons, such as a case where an autistic passenger requires a specific brand of drink.

Keep in mind:

1. In both cases, passengers must carry documentation justifying their particular condition, as proof of authenticity may be requested at security checkpoints (e.g., a prescription, medical treatment plan, etc.).
2. Security personnel must verify that the name on the medication label matches the name on the prescription.
3. For over-the-counter medications, a reasonable quantity should be considered, including what is necessary for the duration of the trip, taking into account possible delays and diversions.

Guidelines for transporting infant food

Infant food may be carried in hand luggage, provided the child or children are traveling, for use during the trip. It must be presented separately at security checkpoints, without the need for a transparent bag.

Travel to the United States: TSA Regulations

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires the implementation of enhanced security measures, both visible and invisible, at approximately 280 foreign airports with direct commercial flights to the United States, in more than 100 countries, including Ecuador.

Passengers traveling to the United States are reminded that, in addition to security checks at Guayaquil Airport, airline security personnel may conduct a random, more thorough screening process. Therefore, we recommend preparing for a possible additional inspection of your belongings and personal electronic devices. For this reason, we advise consulting the list of prohibited items published by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA).