DANGEROUS GOODS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
what are dangerous goods? - ANSWERSarticles or substances which are capable of
posing a significant risk to health, safety or property without human interference
can DG be transported by air? - ANSWERSyes, however we must strictly follow
regulations
can Ryanair transport DG? - ANSWERSyes, Ryanair Group Operators have full
endorsement to carry DG
what is ICAO's role in the transport of DG? - ANSWERSICAO make the rules for the
safe transport of DG through 'technical instructions'
which authority decided to make a manual based on the 'technical instructions' made by
ICAO? - ANSWERSIATA
are organs allowed on board? - ANSWERSyes. if they are in dry ice, they will be stored
in the cabin in a hatbin/empty bar box/behind trolleys. if not, they are kept in the flight
deck. all subject to captains approval
what batteries are allowed on board? - ANSWERSdry-cell (lithium) batteries are allowed
on board, only in the cabin and packed seperately
how are items that are deemed more risky (but not forbidden) transported? -
ANSWERScargo-only flights
how are items that are deemed less risky (but still classed as DG) transported? -
ANSWERSpassenger and cargo flights
in what circumstances is oxygen allowed on-board? - ANSWERSmedical oxygen is not
allowed on Ryanair flights; PAX must request the approved therapeutic oxygen for on-
flight purposes and can only be used on low-flow.
can human remains be transported? - ANSWERSyes, however only on selected flights
are ashes allowed on board? - ANSWERSyes, only if the passenger ensures they are
securely packaged in a suitable container with a screw top lid, and protected against
breakage
what batteries are not allowed on board? - ANSWERSwet-cell (car) batteries are not
allowed on board in the cabin or the hold
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
what are dangerous goods? - ANSWERSarticles or substances which are capable of
posing a significant risk to health, safety or property without human interference
can DG be transported by air? - ANSWERSyes, however we must strictly follow
regulations
can Ryanair transport DG? - ANSWERSyes, Ryanair Group Operators have full
endorsement to carry DG
what is ICAO's role in the transport of DG? - ANSWERSICAO make the rules for the
safe transport of DG through 'technical instructions'
which authority decided to make a manual based on the 'technical instructions' made by
ICAO? - ANSWERSIATA
are organs allowed on board? - ANSWERSyes. if they are in dry ice, they will be stored
in the cabin in a hatbin/empty bar box/behind trolleys. if not, they are kept in the flight
deck. all subject to captains approval
what batteries are allowed on board? - ANSWERSdry-cell (lithium) batteries are allowed
on board, only in the cabin and packed seperately
how are items that are deemed more risky (but not forbidden) transported? -
ANSWERScargo-only flights
how are items that are deemed less risky (but still classed as DG) transported? -
ANSWERSpassenger and cargo flights
in what circumstances is oxygen allowed on-board? - ANSWERSmedical oxygen is not
allowed on Ryanair flights; PAX must request the approved therapeutic oxygen for on-
flight purposes and can only be used on low-flow.
can human remains be transported? - ANSWERSyes, however only on selected flights
are ashes allowed on board? - ANSWERSyes, only if the passenger ensures they are
securely packaged in a suitable container with a screw top lid, and protected against
breakage
what batteries are not allowed on board? - ANSWERSwet-cell (car) batteries are not
allowed on board in the cabin or the hold
