Lithium Ion Battery Carry On Luggage. Devices containing lithium metal batteries or lithium ion batteries including but not limited to smartphones tablets cameras and laptops should be kept in carry-on baggage. For lithium-ion batteries a maximum of 2 not exceeding 160 Wh each are allowed in carry-on bag with airline approval.
Lithium batteries which power everyday devices can catch fire if damaged or if battery terminals are short-circuited. Any lithium ion battery capable of more than 160 watt-hours is prohibited on all passenger aircraft. In addition most airlines allow you to carry two more powerful replacement lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of between 100 and 160 watt-hours in your hand luggage.
Once its removed the battery can be brought on board.
According to the American Airlines website as of mid-January Due to a potential safety hazard smart bags luggage with charging devices cant fly unless the battery can be removed. Made of highquality fireproof cloth it is used to prevent fire caused by improper use or poor function of the battery during charging. Spares must be in carry-on baggage and cannot be gate checked. Each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch and carried in carry-on baggage only.
