Flying with devices like power banks, headphones, laptops, and vapes
Lithium batteries can overheat and catch fire during flight, so always pack spare batteries in your carry-on, never in checked bags.
This means trained aircrew can handle any issues quickly and safely in the cabin.
How many lithium battery devices do you travel with?
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Spare lithium batteries, like power banks, or those used in laptops, headphones, and vapes can overheat, short circuit and catch fire during flights. That’s why spare batteries must always be packed in your carry-on, so trained aircrew can manage issues quickly and safely in the cabin. Fires in the hold are far more dangerous.
Learn how to pack right for a safe flight. Check online or with your airline.
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It’s not worth missing your flight! Don’t risk being delayed at check-in or security screening – pack right! Spare lithium batteries, like power banks, must only be packed in your carry-on, never in your checked baggage. Lithium batteries can overheat, short circuit and catch fire during flights.
Learn how to pack right for a safe flight.
Check online or with your airline.
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It’s not worth missing your flight! Don’t risk delays at check-in or security – pack right! The lithium batteries in vapes and e-cigarettes can overheat and catch fire. Always pack them in your carry-on, never in checked baggage. This way, trained aircrew can manage issues quickly and safely. And remember, never charge them in the cabin.
Learn how to pack right for a safe flight. Check online or with your airline.
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If dangerous goods are detected in your checked baggage, your bag may be removed and you may miss your flight. You could also face penalties. Only pack spare lithium batteries, like power banks, in your carry-on, never in your checked baggage.
Learn how to pack right for a safe flight and avoid delays. Check online or with your airline.
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Flying on a smaller aircraft? Most passengers do the right thing by packing lithium battery devices, spare batteries and power banks in their carry-on. On smaller aircraft, larger carry-on bags may end up in the cargo hold where lithium batteries should never go!
If your bag needs to be checked at the gate, remember to remove any lithium batteries or power banks first.
Learn how to pack right for a safe flight and avoid delays. Check online or with your airline.
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Got smart luggage with a removable battery? Don’t forget the hidden power bank! Smart luggage has a built-in lithium battery, often under the handle.
If you're carrying your smart bag on board, you can leave the removable battery in place.
Spare lithium batteries and power banks are not allowed in checked baggage. If it needs to go in checked baggage, you must remove the battery and pack it in your carry-on.
Remember, if you’re flying on a smaller aircraft and your bag is checked at the gate, you must remove the battery first.
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