Lithium-ion batteries
Where a lithium-ion battery is securely attached to the mobility aid:
- The battery must remain installed in the device, securely contained, and isolated so it cannot be accidentally activated.
- No Watt-hour (Wh) limit applies to batteries that remain installed.
- The wheelchair or mobility scooter must be made safe by one of the following methods:
- Removing the key
- Deactivating via joystick, isolation switch or button - Using another isolation mechanism (e.g., Anderson Connector, Airsafe plug)
- In addition, you may carry a maximum of:
- One spare battery up to 300Wh, OR
- Two spare batteries up to 160Wh each, in the cabin. - If the operating battery is removed from the mobility aid and carried in the cabin, it is treated as a spare battery and is subject to the above Wh limits.
Where a lithium-ion battery is not securely attached to the mobility aid:
- The battery must be removed following the manufacturer’s or device owner’s instructions.
- Removed batteries must be:
- Protected against short circuit (e.g., by covering or taping exposed terminals), and
- Individually placed in protective pouches to prevent damage.
- The operating battery, if removed and carried in the cabin, counts towards this spare battery allowance.
- The spare battery allowance is:
- 1 x 300Wh for a single battery, or
- 2 x 160Wh each.
Dry Cell / Gel Cell / Non-Spillable Batteries
Where a dry cell, gel cell, or non-spillable battery is securely attached to the mobility aid:
- The battery must remain installed in the device, securely contained, and isolated so it cannot be accidentally activated.
- No Watt-hour (Wh) restriction applies.
Where such a battery is not securely attached to the mobility aid:
- The battery must be removed following the manufacturer’s or device owner’s instructions.
- Batteries must be:
- Protected against short circuit (e.g., by covering or taping exposed terminals), and
- Placed in strong, rigid packaging for carriage in the aircraft hold.