Transporting Lithium Batteries? Since the TSA doesn't allow Lithium batteries on airliners how can I have them when I get to where I'm going??? Two different times the TSA has taken 3...

Dalbon

Since the TSA doesn't allow Lithium batteries on airliners how can I have them when I get to where I'm going??? Two different times the TSA has taken 3 extra Nikon Batters as well as all my AA and AAA Lithium Batteries. Why is it they can let computers having Lithium Batteries go through yet the take any additional batters you may have?? I have contacted TSA several times and so far have never received a straight answer as to the reason they aren't allowed. Does anyone have an answer??
Thanks, David

Festus Loc: North Dakota

Just traveled to Mexico and back to North Dakota. Had extra lithium batteries for a Sony and Fuji camera, no issues.

minniev Loc: MIssissippi

Dalbon wrote:

Since the TSA doesn't allow Lithium batteries on a... (show quote)

https://petapixel.com/2018/05/16/tsa-battery-restrictions-clearing-up-confusion-on-flying-with-lithium-ion/

I just returned from a trip to Canada and was asked no questions about my extra batteries which were in individual battery compartments in my carryon camera bag. I saw a notice in one airport security line that said I would be asked to remove them and carry them in my hands (?) but no one asked me to do that.

Amielee Loc: Eastern Washington State

Go to the TSA site and print a list of what batteries you can take in carry on and which ones you can check in baggage. I have carried Li+ batteries with no problems.

anotherview Loc: California

As I understand this matter, the government requires all batteries carried aboard a commercial airplane to have the battery contacts securely covered or stored in a holder, to avoid shorts across the contacts.

I have AA battery holders by which to carry batteries. You can also put individual batteries in a plastic baggie.

This discussion may help: https://www.cnet.com/news/new-security-rules-for-batteries-on-planes/

Dalbon wrote:

Since the TSA doesn't allow Lithium batteries on a... (show quote)

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

All my batteries are in my carry-on in holders protecting the contacts. Never had a problem flying.

LarryFB Loc: Depends where our RV is parked

anotherview wrote:

As I understand this matter, the government requires all batteries carried aboard a commercial airplane to have the battery contacts securely covered or stored in a holder, to avoid shorts across the contacts.

I have AA battery holders by which to carry batteries. You can also put individual batteries in a plastic baggie.

This discussion may help: https://www.cnet.com/news/new-security-rules-for-batteries-on-planes/

That article was published in 2008, over 10 years ago!

Dalbon

The batteries I had for my Nikon had covers for them and the AA and AAA were in the package they came in and all were taken from the Pelican case that I had checked. They took the batters for my Nikon at the airport in Beijing, China and then the extra Nikon battery I purchased in China was taken in Chicago along with all the AA and AAA.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Dalbon wrote:

The batteries I had for my Nikon had covers for them and the AA and AAA were in the package they came in and all were taken from the Pelican case that I had checked. They took the batters for my Nikon at the airport in Beijing, China and then the extra Nikon battery I purchased in China was taken in Chicago along with all the AA and AAA.

I missed the timeline of the confiscations. There should be clarification since then.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Dalbon wrote:

The batteries I had for my Nikon had covers for them and the AA and AAA were in the package they came in and all were taken from the Pelican case that I had checked. They took the batters for my Nikon at the airport in Beijing, China and then the extra Nikon battery I purchased in China was taken in Chicago along with all the AA and AAA.

Wow.
When?

Dalbon

This happened last year during September going and October coming back.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Dalbon wrote:

This happened last year during September going and October coming back.

Maybe because of checked baggage???
Any problems that may arise in cargo might not be seen, but would in carry-on.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Longshadow wrote:

Maybe because of checked baggage???
Any problems that may arise in cargo might not be seen, but would in carry-on.

United requires they not be in checked baggage. Must be out of device and in carry on. Got that info last week. I take several flights a year with a carry on and a backpack with two cameras, extra batteries, etc. Goes through xray and has never been challenged.

Amielee Loc: Eastern Washington State

Li+ ion batteries are allowed as carry on in the equipment and as spares when protected from short circuit. They are allowed in checked baggage when in the equipment except E-cigarettes and vaporizers. They are not allowed as spares in checked baggage. Large Li+ ion batteries 101 - 160 watt hours require airline approval, IN THE U.S.
RE: US DOT Reg. 49 CFR, Sec. 175.10. Sept.9, 2016.

Dalbon

Thank everyone so much for all the information. I will be needing this shortly as I have plans to travel over seas again. I appreciate all the good advice and yes United was the airline I was first on as well as the last coming into Chicago.