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Batteries

  • Lithium-ion batteries

    Where the lithium-ion battery operated mobility aid contains a battery that is securely attached to the device:

    • The battery must remain in the device, securely contained and isolated so that it cannot be inadvertently activated. There is no restriction to the Watt-hour (Wh).
    • A maximum of one spare battery not exceeding 300 Wh, OR two spare batteries not exceeding 160 Wh each, may be carried in the cabin.
    • The operating battery, if removed from the EMA and carried in the cabin, becomes part of the spare battery allowance and Wh restrictions apply.

    Where the lithium-ion battery operated mobility aid contains a battery that is not securely attached to the device, the following steps must be taken:

    • The battery must be removed following the instructions of the manufacturer or device owner.
    • The removed batteries must be protected from short circuit (e.g., by covering or taping over exposed terminals).
    • To protect them from damage, place batteries individually in a protective pouch and take them in the cabin with you.
    • Batteries removed from mobility aids to be brought on board into the cabin must not exceed 300Wh or for devices fitted with two batteries, 160Wh each.
    • One spare lithium-Ion battery at a maximum of 300Wh or two spare batteries at a maximum of 160Wh each can be carried on board in the cabin.
    • The operating battery, if removed from the mobility aid and carried in the cabin, becomes part of the spare battery allowance.

    Dry Cell / Gel Cell / Non-spillable Batteries

    Where the Dry Cell / Gel Cell / Non-spillable battery-operated mobility aid contains a battery that is securely attached to the device:

    • The battery must remain in the device, securely contained and isolated so that it cannot be inadvertently activated. There is no restriction to the Watt-hour (Wh).

    Where the Dry Cell / Gel Cell battery operated mobility aid contains a battery that is not securely attached to the device:

    • The battery must be removed following the instructions of the manufacturer or device owner.
    • The removed battery must be protected from short circuit (e.g., by covering or taping over exposed terminals).
    • The removed battery must be placed in a strong rigid packaging which must be secured in the cargo hold.
    • One spare battery can be carried on board in the cabin.