Lithium batteries are widely used in portable electronic devices and other passenger belongings. However, their improper handling or damage can result in serious issues, including overheating, thermal runaway, smoke, fire, and toxic gas release. Lithium batteries, particularly when damaged, short-circuited, or exposed to mechanical stress (e.g., seat movement), can ignite spontaneously, posing a direct fire hazard in the cabin or baggage compartment. Passengers are required to comply with the following provisions to prevent such occurrences and to mitigate associated risks during transport, both in carry-on and checked baggage:
Please be aware that in cases where baggage cannot be accommodated in the cabin and is collected from the passenger at the gate for check-in, the passengers must:
- Remove all spare batteries, including power banks, and e-cigarettes from the baggage;
- Switch off all devices completely (sleep, standby or hibernation modes are not permitted) and protect them from damage or unintentional activation;
- Store them in accordance with short-circuit prevention methods and away from flammable or pressurized material.
- The number of watt-hours may not exceed 100 Wh (for lithium ion) or 2 g lithium (for lithium metal);
- Must be protected from damage.
e.g. mobile phones, digital cameras, laptops, tablet computers, headphones, game consoles and medical devices, as portable oxygen concentrators (POC).
- The number of watt-hours may not exceed 100 Wh (for lithium ion) or 2 g lithium (for lithium metal);
- Devices must be switched off (sleep, standby or hibernation modes are NOT permitted);
- Must be secured to prevent unintentional activation;
- Must be protected from damage;
- Must not be carried adjacent to flammable or pressurized material.
* Operator can approve more than 15 pcs
- Lithium-ion battery-powered portable (including medical) electronic devices, with a watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh;
- Only portable medical electronic devices with lithium metal batteries with a lithium content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding 8 g;
- Must be protected from damage.
e.g. large camera equipment, large drones and long-duration battery laptops.
- Lithium-ion battery for portable (including medical) electronic devices, with a watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh;
- Only portable medical electronic devices with lithium metal batteries with a lithium content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding 8 g;
- Devices must be switched off (sleep, standby or hibernation modes are NOT permitted);
- Must be secured to prevent unintentional activation;
- Must be protected from damage;
- Must not be carried adjacent to flammable or pressurized material.
Be aware that power supply systems of the aircraft may be used solely for charging PEDs, provided that the devices are continuously monitored by the passenger.
- The number of watt-hours may not exceed 100 Wh (for lithium ion) or 2 g lithium (for lithium metal);
- Must be individually protected against short circuits, accidental activation and damage;
- Must be stowed away from other battery and/or potentially flammable item.
* Operator can approve more than 20 pcs
- Lithium-ion battery for portable (including medical) electronic devices, with a watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh;
- Lithium metal batteries with a lithium content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding 8 g for portable medical electronic devices only;
- Must be individually protected against short circuits, accidental activation and damage;
- Must be stowed away from other battery and/or potentially flammable item.
Should be carried where can be monitored (on the person). Charging of spare batteries and power banks is NOT PERMITTED on board the aircraft. Power banks must NOT be connected to any electronic device and/or used to supply power during transport all the time onboard an aircraft.
CHARGING OF SPARE
BATTERY AND POWER
BANK IS NOT PERMITTED
POWER BANK MUST NOT
BE CONNECTED TO
DEVICE
- Includes e-cigars, e-pipers and other electronic vaporizers;
- Must be protected against short circuits, accidental activation and damage;
- Must be stowed away from other battery and/or potentially flammable item.
Should be carried where can be monitored (on the person). The charging of e-cigaretes and/or their batteries on board the aircraft is PROHIBITED.
CHECKED
BAGGAGE
E-CIGARETTE
LITHIUM SPARE BATTERY
POWERBANK
- In case with non-removable battery, it must
contain no more than 0.3 g lithium metal or
2.7 Wh for lithium ion.
- If the baggage equipped with removable battery is to be checked in, the lithium battery must be removed prior check-in and carried separately in the cabin;
- In case with non-removable battery, it must contain no more than 0.3 g lithium metal or 2.7 Wh for lithium ion;
- Smart luggage where the lithium battery is designed to charge other devices and cannot be removed is FORBIDDEN for carriage as a checked baggage.
Devices, batteries spare/loose, with a watt-hour rating above 160 Wh (for lithium ion) and above 8 g (for lithium metal) are PROHIBITED for carriage.
Ah ∗ V = Wh (Ah – ampere hours; V – Voltage; Wh – watt-hours)
Small mobility devices powered by lithium batteries, such as hoverboards, mini-segways, and self-balancing wheels, are considered as hazardous items. These devices are strictly PROHIBITED in both carry-on and checked baggage due to the risk of spontaneous battery ignition.
HOVERBOARD
MINI-SEGWAY
SELF-BALANCING WHEEL
HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO BATTERY ISSUES
If a battery becomes swollen, unusually hot, or begins to emit smoke, this indicates a malfunction and must be treated seriously.
If you notice any signs of battery malfunction, immediately inform a service crew member or a representative of the airport staff.
Do NOT attempt to extinguish the fire yourself.
If you lose or drop your device and/or battery into a seat structure, call a service crew member immediately. Do NOT attempt to move and/or adjust your seat, as this could damage the battery and/or the device, potentially leading to ignition or fire.
