In article , a wrote:
> In article <1naBc.18962$Y3.12782@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net>,
> Brian K wrote:
>
> > On 06/19/2004 3:14 PM Mark seeking osculation, jotted down:
> >
> > >Are aerosol spray cans (Lysol) permitted on air carriers -- in the luggage
> > >of course.
> > >
> > >
> > Checked luggage is in an area of the plane that is not pressurized.
>
> That's not true. Cargo areas are pressurized. The whole "tube" of the
> main fuselage is pressurized. That's why Fido doesn't die when you
> transport him.
>
> /a
Even at total evacuation, the max pressure differential increase between
the inside of the can and ambient is approx. 15 psi -- not enough to
cause a rupture. The real problem is potential leakage, so it is a good
idea to put those cans in ziplock bags. I also do that with my
pre-electric shave lotion, and squeeze some of the air out of the
bottle, so any altitude changes don't cause leaks. |
