Planes and power banks FAA/TSA rules enforced [Video]

Planes and power banks – the rules are now strictly enforced following a slew of Lithium-ion power bank recalls and fires. Any Lithium-ion battery over 100Wh cannot be carried as cabin luggage or in the cargo bay.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Security Administration (TSA) set the rules that all airlines implement. The largest approved cabin (carry-on) baggage power bank is 100Wh (Watts for an hour—think of this as capacity—a bucket of energy). You can have up to two of these.

 With airline approval (many will not), it may allow up to two Lithium-ion power banks from 101-160Wh as cabin baggage. Some airlines require dangerous goods labelling and not for inflight use. This capacity now includes newer laptops that may exceed 100Wh batteries. It also applies to appliances, tools, and other items with 100+Wh batteries.

Over that capacity, power banks are dangerous goods. Under no circumstances can Lithium-ion …