Lithium ion battery checked baggage

Can you carry a lithium battery on a plane?

Removed batteries must be carried in accordance with the provision for spare batteries. Checked Baggage Baggage equipped with lithium batteries are only allowed in checked baggage when containing lithium metal batteries with a lithium content not exceeding 0.3 grams, or lithium ion batteries with a Watt-hour rating not exceeding 2.7 Wh.

Can you put lithium batteries in checked luggage?

American Airlines: All lithium batteries and devices with them installed can only be in carry-on luggage. Delta: You can put a device with an installed lithium battery into your checked luggage if it is fully powered off. Spare lithium batteries are not allowed in checked luggage, however.

How many batteries can you carry on a plane?

With airline approval, passengers may also carry up to two spare larger lithium ion batteries (101–160 Wh) or Lithium metal batteries (2-8 grams). This size covers the larger after-market extended-life laptop computer batteries and some larger batteries used in professional audio/visual equipment.

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 I put a battery in my checked luggage?

JetBlue: You can put a device with an installed lithium battery into your checked luggage if the device is fully powered off. Southwest: Southwest's policy is slightly unclear. It says spare batteries (up to 20 per passenger) and portable chargers are only allowed in carry-on luggage—not checked luggage.

What devices should be kept in carry-on baggage?

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. If these devices are packed in checked baggage, they should be turned completely off, protected from accidental activation and packed so they are protected from damage.