Which term corresponds to items that require special handling and are regulated as controlled articles on flights?

• A. Dangerous goods
• B. Prohibited items
• C. Firearms
• D. Bombs

Answer: (A)

Air transport uses the term dangerous goods for items that pose risks to health, safety, or property unless they are properly handled and contained. These require special packaging, labeling, and documentation, and may be restricted to certain flight types or carriers. The category covers a broad range including flammable liquids and solids, gases, toxic or infectious substances, corrosives, and radioactive materials, all of which are regulated as controlled articles on flights. Prohibited items are not allowed to fly at all, firearms are regulated under separate rules and may be allowed only under strict conditions, and bombs isn’t a standard aviation category. So, dangerous goods best captures the idea of items needing special handling and regulatory treatment on flights.