How do you fly with a lithium battery

Can you carry lithium batteries on a plane?

If you need assistance with screening, you may ask for a Passenger Support Specialist or a Supervisory TSA Officer. Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries should be carried in carry-on baggage. Most other consumer electronic devices containing batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage.

How do you use a lithium battery on a plane?

In-Flight Usage: Use devices powered by lithium batteries responsibly. Keep them in sleep mode or turned off when not in use. If you must use a device during the flight, keep it at a moderate temperature and avoid placing it under heavy items that could cause damage.

Should you travel with lithium batteries?

Traveling with lithium batteries has become commonplace as they power everything from smartphones to laptops, cameras, and even medical devices. In May 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed that lithium-ion battery fires had jumped 42 percent in the last five years.

Can you bring a battery on a plane?

Requirements vary based on the type of device and size of battery. Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries, portable rechargers, electronic cigarettes and vaping devices are prohibited in checked baggage. They must be carried with the passenger in carry-on baggage.

Can lithium batteries cause a fire on a plane?

Smoke and fire incidents involving lithium batteries can be mitigated by the cabin crew and passengers inside the aircraft cabin. If carry-on baggage is checked at the gate or planeside, spare lithium batteries, electronic cigarettes, and vaping devices must be removed from the baggage and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin.

Can lithium batteries catch fire?

Lithium batteries, which power everyday devices, can catch fire if damaged or if battery terminals are short-circuited. Devices containing lithium metal batteries or lithium ion batteries, including – but not limited to – smartphones, tablets, cameras and laptops, should be kept in carry-on baggage.