If you want to bring a lithium battery up to 160 Wh with you in your hand baggage, either in a device or as a spare, you need to request permission. Batteries larger than 160 Wh are never allowed.
Are lithium batteries allowed in checked baggage?
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Can you carry lithium batteries on a plane?
articles containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, the primary purpose of which is to provide power to another device, e.g. power banks, and spare lithium batteries are permitted in carry-on baggage only with a limit of two spare lithium ion batteries per passenger.
Requirements vary based on the type of device and size of battery. Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries, portable rechargers, electronic cigarettes and vaping devices are prohibited in checked baggage. They must be carried with the passenger in carry-on baggage.
Can a lithium ion battery be installed in a bag?
No lithium battery contained in a bag may be considered as “installed in equipment” The lithium ion batteries must have a power rating of not more than 100 Wh unless the passenger has approval from the operator, in which case the lithium ion battery must not have a Watt-hour rating exceeding 160 Wh.
Check the FAA's Pack Safe website for the rules on carrying different types of battery-powered devices, such as luggage trackers, mobility aids, or personal electronics, and other dangerous goods in baggage. Lithium batteries, which power everyday devices, can catch fire if damaged or if battery terminals are short-circuited.
Can you travel with a lithium ion battery?
But, the passenger must contact their airline before traveling to get the information contained within the ICAO Technical Instructions. UK aviation restrictions apply to portable electronic devices containing lithium ion batteries exceeding a Watt-hour rating of 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh – when carried for personal use.