Lithium batteries, when securely attached to the equipment and protected against short circuits, may be carried in cabin or checked baggage.
For cabin and checked baggage Installed lithium batteries may be carried under the following conditions:
Small lithium batteries of 100 watt-hours (Wh) or less – e.g. for mobile phone, camera, laptop computer, MP3 etc. Maximum quantity – for reasonable personal use only
Medium lithium batteries of configuration between 100 and 160 watt-hours (Wh) – e.g. for professional audiovisual equipment and some electronic medical equipment such as AEDs, CPAPs. Maximum quantity – for reasonable personal use only
Large lithium batteries of 160 watt-hours (Wh) and above must be sent as Cargo in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Spare lithium batteries
For checked baggage Spare lithium batteries, regardless of size or configuration, are strictly prohibited in checked baggage.
For cabin baggage Spare lithium batteries may be carried in cabin baggage under the following conditions:
Small lithium batteries of 100 watt-hours (Wh) or less – e.g. for mobile phone, camera, laptop computer, MP3 etc. Maximum quantity – for reasonable personal use only
Medium lithium batteries of configuration between 100 and 160 watt-hours (Wh) – e.g. for professional audiovisual equipment and some electronic medical equipment such as AEDs, CPAPs. Maximum quantity – 2 pieces.
These batteries must have the terminals insulated or protected to prevent short circuit by enclosing them in their original retail packaging or taping over the terminals or separate plastic bags for each battery.
Large lithium batteries of 160 watt-hours (Wh) and above must be sent as Cargo in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Passengers: Please ensure that you have the Watt-hour (Wh) or Lithium content (g) information available of all installed and spare batteries that you are planning to bring either as cabin or check baggage for our staff when requested.
Important Note: To prevent short circuits, all spare batteries, including Ni-Cad (nickel cadmium), alkaline and lithium batteries must be individually protected by placement in the original retail packaging or by otherwise insulating terminals, e.g. by taping over exposed terminals or placing each battery in a separate plastic bag (or protective pouch), and carried in cabin baggage only.
