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Summer is fast approaching, and with him, dreams of vacation, car trips and flights to new exciting places. When you start to make your travel plans and remove your suitcases, there is an important USA and FAA update of which each traveler must be aware. It concerns a common element on which many of us depend daily, especially when we are far from home.
Ensuring a fluid trip starts well before reaching the airport. Knowing what you can and cannot pack, especially in your recorded luggage, is the key to avoiding delays and surprises at the security checkpoint.
The article that you cannot check – Portable power banks
Let’s go directly to the point. This incredibly useful gadget you count to recharge your phone or tablet traveling – Your Portable feeding bank or any loose and uninstalled battery in lithium-ion – is no longer authorized in your recorded luggage.
This means that all spare batteries for your camera, drone or portable charger for your smartphone must not Enter the plane. They must absolutely be packed in your hand luggage and travel with you in the cabin.
Why this rule is so important
You may wonder why such a rule exists. The simple answer is security. Lithium-ion batteries, which supply so much from our modern electronics, may have a risk of fire.
If these batteries are damaged, short-circuited or exposed to extreme temperatures or pressure, they can overheat, set fire or in rare cases, even explode.
In the unlikely case where a battery fire occurs in the cabin, on -board agents are trained to identify and quickly approach the situation. However, a fire in the cargo taking is much more difficult to detect and control, constituting a serious threat to the plane and everyone on board. This rule helps to alleviate this risk.
What you need to do instead
So what is the solution? It’s simple: make sure that all your portable power banks and spare lithium batteries are packed in your hand luggage.
When you wrap them, it is also crucial to protect the terminals from the battery to avoid accidental short circuits. You can do it easily by:
- Keep them in their original retail packaging.
- Place each battery in a protective case or a separate pocket.
- Save on the terminals exposed with non -driver ribbon (like electric ribbon).
This simple step prevents them from getting into contact with metallic objects (such as keys or parts) which could cause a short.
Understand the battery limits
The most common portable chargers and batteries inside your standard personal electronics (such as phones and laptops) are well within authorized size limits. Generally, batteries up to 100 wattheures (WH) are authorized in hand luggage without special approval.
For larger batteries, between 101 and 160 Wh, the approval of airlines is generally required, and there is often a limit of two batteries of this type per passenger. Any battery of more than 160 Whs is generally prohibited from checkered and hand luggage. You can usually find the WH note printed on the battery itself.
Other smart travel tips for a smooth trip
Beyond the battery rule, here are some additional tips to make sure that your summer trip is as stressless as possible:
- Check the airline details: Always review your airline’s website for their luggage size and weight limits. These may vary and you don’t want any surprises in recording.
- Use the online TSA tool: If you are not sure if an item can go to your hand or check baggage bag, the TSA “What can I bring?” The tool on their website is an excellent resource. Just type the article and you will get clear advice. You can also download their mobile application.
- Arrive early: Especially during the busy summer months, leave a lot of time at the airport. This gives you a breathing for security screening, unexpected lines or door changes.
- Clearly label your luggage: Make sure all your bags, both checked and tiles, have identification beacons with your name and contact details. It is also intelligent to place a copy of your route or your contact details inside your recorded bag.
By being prepared and by following these important guidelines, in particular that of keeping these electric banks and to try lithium batteries in your hand luggage, you will help ensure a safer and more pleasant journey for everyone. Make a wonderful and safe summer adventure!
You can read the full rules concerning lithium batteries on flights on the Federal Aviation Administration website.
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