Passengers carrying PEDs (Personal Electronic Devices), such as cameras, phones, laptops, etc., containing lithium (-ion and metal) batteries must comply with the following rules:
≦ 100Wh / 2g lithium | 101 - 160Wh / 2 - 8g | > 160Wh / 8g | |
|---|---|---|---|
Requires Operator Approval | No | Yes | Not allowed on board as baggage |
Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Yes | Yes | Not allowed on board as baggage |
Allowed in Checked Baggage | Yes | Yes | Not allowed on board as baggage |
Max Number / Per person | 15 (Note 1, 2) | 15 (Note 1, 3) | Not allowed on board as baggage |
≦ 100Wh / 2g lithium | 101 - 160Wh / 2 - 8g | > 160Wh / 8g | |
|---|---|---|---|
Requires Operator Approval | No | Yes | Not allowed on board as baggage |
Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Yes | Yes | Not allowed on board as baggage |
Allowed in Checked Baggage | No | No | Not allowed on board as baggage |
Max Number / Per person | 20 (Note 1, 2) | 2 (Note 1, 3) | Not allowed on board as baggage |
Note 1: Items containing lithium batteries must comply with each test requirement of Section 38.3 of the United Nations 'Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III' for each lithium battery.
Note 2: The excess quantity must be approved by the airline before carried.
Note 3: Lithium metal batteries for non-medical purposes are prohibited from being carried.
≦ 100Wh | 101 - 160Wh | > 160Wh | |
|---|---|---|---|
Requires Operator Approval | No | Not allowed on board as baggage | Not allowed on board as baggage |
Allowed in Carry-on Baggage | Yes | Not allowed on board as baggage | Not allowed on board as baggage |
Allowed in Checked Baggage | No | Not allowed on board as baggage | Not allowed on board as baggage |
Max Number / Per person | 2 (Note 1, 2) | Not allowed on board as baggage | Not allowed on board as baggage |
Note 1: Items containing lithium batteries must comply with each test requirement of Section 38.3 of the United Nations 'Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III' for each lithium battery.
Note 2: If spare lithium batteries (≤ 100 watt-hours (Wh) / 2 g) are carried at the same time, the total number shall not exceed 20 items.
Measures must be taken to protect the device from damage and to prevent unintentional activation. (Wrapped with cloths/other cushioning material or packed in a rigid package)
The device must be completely switched off. (Not in stand by, sleep or hibernation mode)
Batteries containing less than 0.3 g of lithium or with a capacity of under 2.7 Watt-hours, such as button cells:
Batteries containing more than 0.3 g of lithium or with a capacity of over 2.7 Watt-hours are prohibited in both carry-on and checked baggage.
Capacity of the lithium battery must be lower than 160 Watt-hours:
Check the regulations for prohibited/restricted items and lithium batteries before you fly.
