Lithium Batteries And Flying: At the airline check-in one is asked if there are any lithium batteries in the checked luggage. I understand the fear of causing a fire in the hold. Does...

DMCMD

At the airline check-in one is asked if there are any lithium batteries in the checked luggage.
I understand the fear of causing a fire in the hold.
Does this apply to camera batteries as well?
Thanks, David

fredpnm Loc: Corrales, NM

DMCMD wrote:

At the airline check-in one is asked if there are any lithium batteries in the checked luggage.
I understand the fear of causing a fire in the hold.
Does this apply to camera batteries as well?
Thanks, David

To get a ‘correct’ answer you would be better served to visit the TSA.GOV website and search for batteries. That will tell what is allowed and what is not. In addition it will tell you special considerations like batteries install in a camera/device.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

DMCMD wrote:

At the airline check-in one is asked if there are any lithium batteries in the checked luggage.
I understand the fear of causing a fire in the hold.
Does this apply to camera batteries as well?
Thanks, David

ALL lithium batteries I believe, no matter what they are used in.
I put my spare camera batteries in my "personal" messenger bag camera case.
Never in checked.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Longshadow wrote:

ALL lithium batteries I believe, no matter what they are used in.
I put my spare camera batteries in my "personal" messenger bag camera case.
Never in checked.

And as suggested, check TSA to satisfy yourself.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

Longshadow wrote:

ALL lithium batteries I believe, no matter what they are used in.
I put my spare camera batteries in my "personal" messenger bag camera case.
Never in checked.

RoswellAlien

Never in checked. TSA will confirm.

btbg

DMCMD wrote:

At the airline check-in one is asked if there are any lithium batteries in the checked luggage.
I understand the fear of causing a fire in the hold.
Does this apply to camera batteries as well?
Thanks, David

Yes it does. You are supposed to put them in your carry on.

clint f. Loc: Priest Lake Idaho, Spokane Wa

btbg wrote:

Yes it does. You are supposed to put them in your carry on.

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JBRIII

I have a re-chargeable razor that just went thru 6 flights without any issue. It's permanently in there, type of battery unknown. But I keep all camera batteries and power packs in my carry on.
You really can't be sure what might cause problems. I once packed two life vests with CO2 cartridges in packed luggage. They got to Equator fine, to the Galapados fine, but not out of the Galapados.

clint f. Loc: Priest Lake Idaho, Spokane Wa

DMCMD wrote:

At the airline check-in one is asked if there are any lithium batteries in the checked luggage.
I understand the fear of causing a fire in the hold.
Does this apply to camera batteries as well?
Thanks, David

Just heard an ad for the “My TSA” app. Try that. It should answer you question and more.

Carl S

The answers from TSA are fine, but regulations change in international flight, so if you are traveling in foreign countries, please check their rules. My wife was once denied boarding on a flight out of Spain several years ago, and their rules permitted only three batteries regardless of whether they were in cameras or as spares. Those rules may have changed, but it is time well spent to determine the rules of the airline and country you are visiting.

mikee

I believe it is all lithium batteries. In a camera, out of a camera, in an electric razor, etc. Why take a chance?

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Even those in carry on luggage should have contacts covered and separated from each other. I will take 3 Canon DSLR size batteries in a small plastic bag over lapped onto itself and taped to keep it that way. Some non OEM batteries come in individual soft plastic containers. Almost all Canon batteries come with a contact protecting cap. I still pack the batteries separated, and add a little tape so the caps won’t come off.

AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio

DMCMD wrote:

At the airline check-in one is asked if there are any lithium batteries in the checked luggage.
I understand the fear of causing a fire in the hold.
Does this apply to camera batteries as well?
Thanks, David

The best answer will come from the Airport or TSA.

Mike1017

Do not check them! keep them on your carry on bag and you will be fine Mike