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US Bans Lithium Batteries from Plane Cargo Holds to Limit Explosion Risk

posted by chromas on Friday March 01 2019, @11:06AM   Printer-friendly
from the pack-the-device-but-carry-on-the-batteries dept.

canopic jug writes:

The US is banning lithium batteries from cargo holds. The result will mean that all your phones, tablets, computers, music players, games consoles, and other rechargeable devices must be carried in hand luggage and tipped out onto trays to go through the metal detectors. Expect longer lines.

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  • (Score: 2) by EvilSS on Saturday March 02 2019, @02:14AM

    by EvilSS (1456) Subscriber Badge on Saturday March 02 2019, @02:14AM (#809037)
    This rule is to mainly address shipping batteries in cargo. It bans their transport on passenger airlines (airlines like to fill their holds with cargo to make an extra buck). Additionally, batteries on cargo flights must be charged at 30% or less of their capacity. https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2019/02/28/518899.htm [insurancejournal.com]
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