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To ensure the safety of the aircraft, there are some items that are not allowed on board and some other items that are allowed only under certain conditions. Read through the list of dangerous goods below to make sure your luggage is safe for travel on Virgin Nigeria Airways. If after going through the list, you still have questions, please contact Virgin Nigeria’s customer service at the airports or call any of our reservation numbers..
Be sure and be safe!
List of dangerous goods:
Batteries
The following are not accepted as carry-on or checked baggage:
- Wet cell batteries
- Lithium batteries shipped in bulk
Exception: wet cell or gel type batteries for powered wheelchairs are accepted
as checked baggage, but require special handling procedures.
Butane (curling irons, lighters)
The following are not accepted as carry-on or checked baggage:
- Curling irons containing hydrocarbon gas are accepted provided the safety cover is securely fitted and items remain limited to one (1) per passenger.
- Fuel refills for lighters or curling irons are not accepted in carry-on or checked baggage
- Lighters are not accepted in carry-on or checked baggage.
Compressed gas / Cylinders
The following are not accepted as carry-on or checked baggage:
- Camping gas, oxygen/propane/nitrogen cylinders, and fire extinguishers are not accepted in carry-on or checked baggage.
Exception: Scuba tanks / oxygen tanks / paintball cylinders can be accepted in checked baggage provided the customer can demonstrate that the cylinder is either empty or contains less than 40.6 PSI (280 KPA)
of non-flammable, non-toxic gas.
Oxygen cylinders for the operation of mechanical limbs are acceptable.
Note: Please also refer to the paragraph on oxygen.
Corrosive items
Acids, alkalis, rust-preventing or removing compounds, sulphur dioxide solution, chemical kits and mercury are not accepted in carry-on or checked baggage.
Dry ice
Dry ice is often used in the packaging of perishable items (i.e. fish, seafood) to keep them cool. Items packed in dry ice can travel as either carry-on or checked baggage provided:
- The dry ice does not exceed 2 kg (4.4 LB).
- The box, carton or container is leak-proof and free of dents or holes.
If you're travelling with dry ice you'll need to arrive at the airport at least one hour before your departure time. Should you decide to check the bag there's a declaration form to be filled out describing the contents of the package and the amount of dry ice in it.
Note: Checked baggage connecting to other airlines is not permitted due to special handling requirements
Explosive
Any explosive device is strictly prohibited in carry-on or checked baggage.
Items include: dynamite, plastic explosives, fireworks, signal flares, sparklers, blasting caps.
Firearms / Ammunition
- Firearms and ammunition.
- Hunting rifles and shotguns are accepted as checked baggage only, and must be unloaded.
- The firearm must be inhibited from being fired by using a secure, locking device mechanism on the weapon.
- The firearm must be packaged in a specially designed, non-see through case that cannot be easily broken into during transport.
- Before Virgin Nigeria Airways accepts the firearm you must sign a declaration form attesting that the gun is unloaded as well as a limited release form.
Restricted firearms such as handguns require government documentation for transport. Consult the Federal airport authority of Nigeria and/or Nigerian Customs for complete details.
- Ammunition is only accepted in checked baggage and must be packaged separately from the firearm.
- Ammunition allowance is limited to 5 kg (11 LB) per passenger.
- Only shells or cartridges are acceptable types of ammunition.
- Gunpowder and gunpowder pellets are strictly prohibited
- Ammunition must be packed securely in a strong container of wood, metal or
fibreboard, plainly marked 'ammunition', or in the original inner carton.
- To avoid shock movement, the carton must be placed inside a suitcase and cushioned with clothing.
Flammable items
Items not accepted in carry-on or checked baggage include: Petroleum spirits, oil-based paint, lacquer, stains, shellac, oils, wood alcohol, lighter or heating fuels, paper maché statues/piñatas, matches, charcoal briquettes, and any other ignitable article.
Gasoline powered equipment
Used fuel containers/tanks are not accepted as carry-on or as checked baggage. To transport used equipment contact your local Virgin Nigeria Airways Cargo office.
- Lawn mowers
- Chain saws
- Grass trimmers etc.
For any item where the fuel tank is a permanent part of the equipment, only new products in the original unopened packaging can travel as baggage.
Exception: Camping stoves - Virgin Nigeria Airways accepts new camping stoves as checked baggage if they are unopened and in the original packaging. A used stove is allowed as checked baggage only if the fuel tank is detached/removed.
Oxidizing material
Bleaching powder and peroxides are not accepted in carry-on or checked baggage.
- Oxygen for medical purposes, personal oxygen cylinders, oxygen generators, and liquid oxygen are not accepted as carry-on or checked baggage.
Oxygen for medical purposes
- The only acceptable source of medical oxygen for customers who require supplemental oxygen during flight is the Virgin Nigeria Airways Medipak unit
Paint
Oil-based paint, lacquer, stains, shellac, and oils are not accepted
in carry-on or checked baggage. Exception: tubes of oil-based paint
used by artists are accepted provided the customer is in possession
of the material safety data sheet confirming a non-hazard and
provided the material is packaged in absorbent material and placed
in a heavy, plastic leak-proof bag/container.
Poisons
Arsenic, cyanide, insecticide, pesticide/weed killer and any other types of poisonous substances are not accepted in carry-on or checked baggage.
Radioactive material
Radium, plutonium and polonium are not accepted in carry-on or checked baggage.
Repellents
Dye witness spray, wild animal spray, mace and pepper spray are not accepted in carry-on or checked baggage.
Seafood (Brine)
Brine spillage from fish and seafood is corrosive. Lobsters, mussels, oysters etc. must be packaged in leak proof containers and then be packed in plastic bags inside *waxed* cartons. Perishables items require that a limited release form be signed at check-in.
Security attaché cases
Suitcases installed with heat, smoke, gas or dye alarms are not accepted as carry-on or as checked baggage.
Toiletries (aerosols)
Toiletry/medicinal articles including hairspray, medicines containing alcohol, perfume, and cologne are only accepted provided the total capacity of such articles does not exceed 2 litres (2 kg / 75 fl. oz.) and the net capacity of each single item does not exceed 1 LB (0.5 kg / 18 fl. oz).
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