Avalanche airbags and cartridges may be transported (Cartridge Non-Refillable 300 Bar Steel, Carbon Cartridge Non-Refillable 300 Bar, Cartridge Refillable 207 Bar Alu) subject to the following conditions:

  • One avalanche airbag and one cartridge per person
  • The pressure cartridge must be filled with Class 2.2 gas (all Mammut/Snowpulse cartridges are filled with Class 2.2 gas).
  • The pressure cartridge may not be transported separately from the avalanche airbag. The cartridge must be transported in the avalanche airbag compartment provided.
  • It must be packed in a manner that prevents accidental activation (cartridge must not be screwed into the airbag system).
  • The airbag must be fitted with a pressure release valve (all Mammut/Snowpulse airbag systems are fitted with a pressure release valve).
  • The airline›s approval is required.
  • The avalanche airbag and cartridge may be carried in hand baggage or as checked-in baggage.

IATA 2.3A Passenger Provision Table (01.01.2019)
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