What Are the Airline Policies for Traveling with Lithium Batteries
Why Are Lithium Batteries Restricted on Airplanes? Lithium batteries are restricted on airplanes due to their risk of thermal runaway, a chain reaction causing overheating or fire. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) classify them as hazardous materials. Incidents of in-flight fires linked to lithium-ion batteries have led to strict … Read more