Government Restricts Lithium Batteries From Checked Bags
Due to a new federal safety rule that is effective January 1, 2008, passengers are no longer be able to pack loose lithium batteries in checked luggage. Batteries are still allowed in their respecitve devices, regardless of whether checked or carry-on (in plastic bags), or extra batteries can be loose if carried on. That impacts notebook computers, mobile phones, PDAs, digital cameras, and other personal consumer devices that use lithium ion batteries.
Here is what the US Department Of Transportation says on their website:
If you’re planning a trip, bring your laptop computer, cell phone, camera, personal digital assistant, or other battery-powered device along. These items are safe to fly with!
Batteries pose little risk contained in the devices they power. Taking the battery out of the device does not enhance safety. To be safest, carry the device with you, not in your checked baggage. Do not remove the battery!
Carry your battery-powered devices or spare batteries in your carry-on baggage. In the passenger compartment, flight crews can better monitor safety conditions to prevent an incident, and can access fire extinguishers, if an incident does happen.
Finally, if you must carry a battery-powered device in your checked baggage, package it to prevent inadvertent activation. Cordless power tools, for instance, should be packed in a protective case, with a trigger lock engaged.
Many travelers like the convenience of readily available spare batteries. It’s safe to travel with spare batteries, as long as you follow these simple spare battery tips.
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