Powder substances

Powder substances with a weight equal to or greater than 350 grams may not be carried in the aircraft cabin. This prohibition does not apply to articles with a medical prescription, powdered milk formula, human remains or containers with powdered products acquired in the Duty-Free area when carried in duly sealed Secure Tamper-Evident Bag.

Flights to the United States of America

Flights to the United States of America may be subject to additional screening of carry-on luggage and a detailed footwear inspection and of all electrical and electronic devices transported. Please note that it is completely forbidden to carry lighters into the United States, either in carry-on luggage or checked luggage.

Liquids on board

Liquids are accepted in containers of 100 millilitres up to a limit of one litre per passenger. These must be placed in a resealable transparent plastic bag measuring 19 x 20 centimetres.

Document Verification

It is the responsibility of the passenger to keep the appropiate documentation and always updated.

For more information visit: www.iatatravelcenter.com

Advanced passenger information (API)

Some countries require the submission of passenger documentation data, which will be kept safe, ensuring the confidentiality of the data.

Important notes: Watt Hours (Wh) can be calculated by multiplying the voltage (V) by the Ampere-hour (Ah). E.g. 12V x 5Ah = 60WH [V x mAh / 1000].

Transport of liquids

Due to security measures in the United States and the European Union, restrictions on carrying some liquids in hand luggage apply to all destinations operated by Cabo Verde Airlines.

Passengers are allowed to carry liquids in their cabin luggage only if in individual containers not exceeding 100 milliliters or equivalent (100g/30 Oz), packed in a sealed transparent plastic bag that can be opened and closed, up to a limit of 1 liter per passenger.

For reference, plastic bags cannot exceed 20cm x 20cm in dimension.

Liquids include, but are not limited to aerosols and gels: water and other beverages, syrup, soup, toothpaste, hair gel, perfume, shaving foams, and others of similar consistency, lotions, deodorant.

Exceptions

• Liquid medication needed during the flight for medical purposes, accompanied by medical prescription, and subject to proof of authenticity
• Liquids necessary for the entire flight to satisfy special dietary needs, with a medical report
• Baby food needed during the flight
• Liquids purchased in free shops at airports, as long as carried in transparent plastic bags, properly sealed and accompanied by the respective proof of purchase
• Liquids purchased in-flight, as long as carried in transparent plastic bags, properly sealed and accompanied by the respective proof of purchase;

Passengers shall present separately the items covered by these exceptions at the hand luggage checkpoint. For further clarification, please check the Cape Verdean Civil Aviation Agency regulations Regulation nº3/2010 for liquids carrying in hand luggage and CV- CAR 12 for screening passengers and baggage before boarding.

When asked to do so, passengers will need to provide proof or prove the authenticity of the liquid exempted, through tasting or skin test.