In Reply to: Hello BobbyC i haven't tried posted by holidayherewecome on Thursday, 12. April 2007 at 10:15 Bali Time:
Yes, aerosols are indeed classified as dangerous goods and as such are banned for carriage on passenger aircraft unless packed in accordance with the appropriate IATA regulations, and stowed in the cargo hold under strict guidelines.
If every passenger adopted the attitude of "one or two cans won't matter" the aircraft would be a flying flammable disaster waiting to happen.
The fact that someone's "friend" had a can confiscated by security indicates that most carriers treat this seriously.
Barry.