Flying with devices like power banks, headphones, laptops, and vapes
Lithium batteries can overheat and catch fire during flight, so always keep spare batteries with you in the cabin, 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 you must keep spare batteries with you in the cabin, so trained aircrew can manage issues quickly and safely. Fires in the hold are far more dangerous.
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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 be kept with you in the cabin, never in your checked baggage. Lithium batteries can overheat, short circuit and catch fire during flights.
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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 keep them with you in the cabin, never in checked baggage. This way, trained aircrew can manage issues quickly and safely. And remember, never charge them in the cabin.
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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. Always keep spare lithium batteries, like power banks, with you in the cabin, never in your checked baggage.
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Flying on a smaller aircraft? Most passengers pack lithium battery devices, spare batteries and power banks in their carry-on.
Large bags may still need to go in in the cargo hold on small aircraft. Keep all spare lithium batteries and power banks with you in the cabin.
If your bag is checked at the gate, remember to remove any lithium batteries or power banks before you hand it over.
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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.
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 take it with you in the cabin.
If your smart bag goes in the overhead locker in the cabin, remove the battery and keep it with you.
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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Backpackers, check your gear before you fly!
Portable gas stove cylinders and fuels like petrol, kerosene and white spirits are banned from flights, in both carry-on and checked baggage.
These items can be dangerous in flight. Compressed gas and flammable fuels can leak or rupture if heated or damaged.
Before you pack, check what's allowed and what's not.
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Some travel gear isn’t allowed on planes.
Signal flares are banned and cannot travel on flights. They can catch fire and must not be packed in checked or carry-on baggage.
Before you pack, check what's allowed and what's not.
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Hikers and backpackers beware. Certain outdoor items must be packed properly on flights.
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRBs) and Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) must be completely switched off and packed to prevent unintentional activation.
Before you pack, check what's allowed and what's not as there are restrictions on the battery size permitted within EPIRBs and PLBs.
Beacons contain lithium batteries that can overheat or catch fire during a flight.
Beacons transmit frequencies that can interfere with aircraft systems and must remain off in flight.
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Planning your next camping adventure? Some camping essentials can't fly with you.
Banned items include:
These items can catch fire and must not be packed in checked or carry-on baggage.
Before you pack, check what's allowed and what's not.
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FIFO workers, before you head to site check your gear!
Some work and maintenance items cannot travel by air, in carry-on or checked baggage.
Banned items include:
These substances can ignite or leak if damaged or exposed to heat.
Before you pack, check what's allowed and what's not.
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FIFO workers, check your gear before you fly!
Fuel-contaminated tools are banned from flights. Tools with fuel residue cannot be packed in carry-on or checked baggage. Even when the fuel tank has been emptied, trapped fuel can still be present.
Fuel residue is a serious fire risk during flight.
Before you travel to site, clean and check your tools. Some airlines provide flushing procedures. Approval of the airline is required.
Before you pack, check what's allowed and what's not as airline policies may differ.
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FIFO workers, check your gear before you fly!
Battery-powered tools have restrictions and must be switched off and packed right.
Check what's permitted as there are restrictions on the battery size and airline rules may differ. You may also need your airline's approval.
Tools that generate heat must also have their heating elements isolated, by either removing the battery or other components.
Spare batteries cannot be packed in checked baggage and must remain with you in the cabin. They can overheat or short circuit and catch fire.
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Flying with alcohol? Pack it right to avoid delays at the airport.
Alcohol between 24%–70% alc/vol
Alcohol over 70% alc/vol is banned. It is highly flammable and a fire risk.
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