Lithium batteries

Items containing batteries carried in hand baggage and/or checked baggage with Lithium content in Lithium metal or capacity (Wh) for Lithium-ion batteries must meet the standards in the table below.

Removable, back-up batteries and power banks should only be carried in hand baggage.

Capacity (Wh) for lithium-ion batteries; or lithium (g) weight in lithium metal batteries Configuration transported in hand baggage transported in checked baggage

≤100Wh or ≤2g 
For use in electronic devices such as phones, cameras, video cameras, laptops, clocks, cash register, etc.
In the device
Allowed
Up to 15 devices/guest

Allowed (device must be turned off completely)
Backup battery
 Allowed
Up to 10 batteries/passenger
Not allowed

Power bank

Allowed
Up to 10 batteries/passenger

Not allowed

>100Wh and ≤160Wh or >2g and ≤8g
For use in devices such as personal medical devices

In the device

Allowed
Up to 2 devices/passenger.

Allowed

Backup batteries (only supply power to the device itself)

Up to 2 batteries allowed

Not allowed

>160Wh or >8g 
for use in devices such as autonomous vehicles, electric bicycles

In the device

Not allowed

Not allowed

Power bank

Not allowed

Not allowed

Notes for passengers regarding power banks:

  • Power banks may only be carried as hand baggage.
  • Do not leave power banks in your hand baggage or the overhead baggage compartment.
  • Place the power banks where they can be easily monitored and controlled (such as the front seat pocket or next to you). Passengers must immediately notify the flight crew of any abnormalities they notice, such as smoke, elevated temperature, fire, etc.
  • Do not use power banks in flight, and do not charge them using aircraft power supply.

Restricted baggage