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Carriage of Lithium Batteries

Carriage of Lithium Batteries
Item Checked baggage Carry-on baggage

Portable Electronic Devices (PED) /Portable Medical Electronic Devices (PMED) containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries
(e.g. Mobile phone, Laptop and Portable Oxygen Concentrators)

Allowed

  • Max. 15 PEDs/PMEDs per Customer; and
  • Each checked or carry-on baggage shall not contain more than 15 PEDs/PMEDs; and
  • All devices in checked baggage must be completely switched off and protected from damage; and
  • For PEDs with lithium metal batteries, the lithium metal content must not exceed 2g; or
  • For PMEDs with lithium metal batteries, the lithium metal content must not exceed 8g; or
  • For lithium ion batteries, Watt-hour must not exceed 160Wh

Allowed

  • Max. 15 PEDs/PMEDs per Customer; and
  • Each checked or carry-on baggage shall not contain more than 15 PEDs/PMEDs; and
  • All devices in checked baggage must be completely switched off and protected from damage; and
  • For PEDs with lithium metal batteries, the lithium metal content must not exceed 2g; or
  • For PMEDs with lithium metal batteries, the lithium metal content must not exceed 8g; or
  • For lithium ion batteries, Watt-hour must not exceed 160Wh

Batteries, spare/loose, including lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries
(e.g. power banks, which primarily used as power source are treated as spare batteries)

Not allowed

Allowed

  • Max. 20 pieces per Customer
  • Must be individually protected to prevent short circuits; and
  • For lithium metal batteries, the content must not exceed 2g; or
  • For lithium ion batteries, Watt-hour must not exceed 100Wh

Lithium batteries, spare/loose, for PEDs

Not allowed

Allowed

  • Max. 2 spare lithium ion batteries with Watt-hour exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh; and
  • Batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits

Lithium batteries, spare/loose, for PMEDs

Not allowed

Allowed

  • Max. 2 spare lithium batteries per Customer
  • Batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits; and
  • For lithium metal batteries, the lithium metal content exceeding 2g but not exceeding 8g; or
  • For lithium ion batteries, Watt-hour exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh

Large lithium batteries exceeding 160Wh
(except Mobility Aids)

Not allowed

Not allowed

Small vehicles powered by lithium batteries
(e.g. Self-balancing scooter, AirWheel, SoloWheel)

Not allowed

Not allowed

Baggage with installed lithium batteries – Non-Removable battery
(e.g. Smart Baggage)

Not allowed

Not allowed

Baggage with installed lithium batteries - Removable Battery
(e.g. Smart Baggage)

Allowed

Batteries must be removed from the baggage and the lithium battery must be individually protected and be carried in the cabin

Allowed

Batteries must be removed from the baggage and the lithium battery must be individually protected and be carried in the cabin

e-Cigarettes
(including e‐cigars, e‐pipes, other personal vaporizers)

Not allowed

Allowed

  • Max. 1 unit per Customer; and
  • Must be individually protected to prevent accidental activation

Matches, safety (one small packet) or a small cigarette lighter
(Does not contain unabsorbed liquid fuel, other than liquefied gas, intended for use by an individual when carried on the person)

Allowed

Max. 1 piece per Customer

Allowed

Max. 1 piece per Customer

Lighter fuel, lighter refills, ‘strike anywhere’ matches, ‘Blue Flame’ or ‘Cigar’ lighters or lighters powered by a lithium battery without a safety cap or means of protection against unintentional activation.

Not Allowed

Not Allowed