The pressure cartridges used in avalanche airbags are classed as hazardous goods. Special regulations therefore apply if you wish to carry them with you on a flight. On the other hand, Mammut and Snowpulse airbag back packs, and the individual airbag systems, can be transported without any problem.

Transportation of the pressure cartridges is governed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

In normal circumstances, individuals are not permitted to carry hazardous goods on board an aircraft. However, airbag pressure cartridges are covered by a special IATA regulation permitting one cartridge per person. These special regulations are recorded in the IATA Table 2.3A.

Manual: Flying with an Avalanche Airbag

(DE, EN, FR)

Refill Manual "Cartridge Refillable 207 Bar Alu"

(DE, EN, FR)

Tips for traveling with a pressure cartridge

Before booking your flight, inform the airline operator that you plan to take a cartridge on board. Send the airline the appropriate cartridge data sheet in advance, together with the extract from the IATA Table 2.3A.

We recommend transporting the avalanche airbag as checked-in baggage. Before doing this, place the cartridge in the avalanche airbag compartment provided. Screw for the protective cap onto the cartridge before transporting it.
Insert the cartridge with a printout of the cartridge data sheet and IATA-2.3A table.

⚠ Important:

Despite the IATA’s approval, any airline operator is entitled to refuse to transport the cartridge.

Info Sheets Cartridge

Steel Cartridge Non-Refillable 300 Bar (DE, EN, FR)

Carbon Cartridge Non-Refillable 300 Bar (DE, EN, FR, ES, RU, JA, CN, HI)

Alu Cartridge Refillable 207 Bar (DE, EN, FR)

IATA 2.3A Passenger Provision Table (01.01.2019)

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