Spare batteries and carry-on hand luggage with Airlines

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I've just checked in on-line for a flight and noticed that spare batteries are now prohibited items. I can understand that in hold luggage but not carry-on surely

What a carry on. Soon you won't be able to take any luggage!
 
Yes... I know. I have two that I need to get to Nikon :(
 
Never had an issue taking over 15 batteries in carry on. The last 10 flights I've been on they didn't even take an interest in the innocent but suspicious looking sachets of silca gel for drying. The only thing they've ever seemed concerned about at the airport is making sure the lens hasn't got anything inside it (especially with larger lenses).

Various sizes including 8 for the DSLRs, 3 for the compact, 3 for the GoPro and then assorted small ones for remotes / torches.
 
Any reason why it's an issue for you? I carried my camera (with battery fitted) in my carry on luggage, and kept spare batteries (along with razor blades, nail clippers etc) in the checked luggage.
 
AFAIK, as long as any spare LiIon batteries have their terminals protected/insulated, they're allowed in hand baggage but NOT in the hold. I would (and am going to) check with the airline concerned about their rules/regulations.
 
Qantas rules. Although I seemed to have got away with it. :)
 
omens said:
Any reason why it's an issue for you? I carried my camera (with battery fitted) in my carry on luggage, and kept spare batteries (along with razor blades, nail clippers etc) in the checked luggage.
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Spare batteries should be in carry on not hold baggage.

Just checked on Icelandair website as I am flying with them on Sunday and it doesn't say I can't take spares (yet) :nailbiting:
 
There's a piece in next week's AP about LiIon battery problems and air travel.
 
So I assume alkaline batteries are ok in hand luggage, my son is going to Rome tomorrow on a college trip , found a cheap CANON S3IS for him to take and 8 spare batteries, I have put them in containers that separate them into individual batteries
 
Might be worth getting a 3rd party grip (even if you don't like the things, I'm not keen) just for the spare battery carrying capacity. Two extra would do me, might even be able to get another one through stored in the charger.
 
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Qantas have contradicting documentation. On the on-line check in declaration it expressly forbids Li-ion carried as hold or cabin baggage. On the boarding card I received at the airport it only mentions nasty stuff like lead/acid being prohibited.

With is gonna get messy :)
 
tijuana taxi said:
Might be worth getting a 3rd party grip (even if you don't like the things, I'm not keen) just for the spare battery carrying capacity. Two extra would do me, might even be able to get another one through stored in the charger.
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There ain't no such beast for a Fuji X20 :( Charger is a good idea.... "Excuse me sir, why have you got fifteen chargers?"
 
Froma Qantas Dangerous Goods info

All Spare Batteries for Consumer Electronic Devices
All spare batteries for consumer electronic devices must be carried in carry-on baggage only. They must be individually protected to prevent short circuit using one of the following:
  • In original retail packaging;
  • Taping over exposed terminals;
  • Placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch.
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Linky
 
mrgubby said:
Froma Qantas Dangerous Goods info



Linky
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That's even more of a contradiction!

When you confirm your online check-in details there is an out and out ban on Li-ion batteries. Otherwise I wouldn't have started this thread. I wish I had screen-grabbed the page :( I'm coming back in 2weeks, let's see if it's changed
 
chuckles said:
That's even more of a contradiction!
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Drop them an email and ask for clarification .

Is your baggage cleared for take-off?
Except where indicated otherwise, Dangerous Goods may only be transported after being packed, labelled and documented by qualified Dangerous Goods acceptance personnel. Please contact dg@qantas.com.au for further information.
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Within the last month I've been in and out of Manchester, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong with spree Li-ion batteries in hand baggage with no problems. The battery terminals were covered with the plastic cove that come with every battery.
 
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