Bluetooth baggage trackers equipped with lithium batteries are only allowed in checked baggage when containing lithium content not exceeding 0.3 grams, or lithium-ion batteries with a watt hour (Wh)
Spare lithium batteries, which include both power banks and phone chargers, are prohibited in checked luggage. For more information, see the FAA guidance on portable rechargers.
The TSA stresses that travelers cannot pack lithium ion batteries, including power banks, in checked luggage at all, and there are limits to how many and what type they can pack in carry-on...
As of March 1, 2025, new TSA rules prohibit passengers from packing portable chargers, power banks, and cellphone battery charging cases that contain lithium-ion batteries in checked
Small lithium batteries inside devices like phones and laptops are generally permitted in carry-on luggage. However, spare batteries must be properly protected and carried in your cabin
These batteries are now largely banned from checked baggage in the United States unless the devices containing them are completely turned off. This can be confusing for travelers
Checked Bags: Yes (Special Instructions) Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, including power banks and cell phone battery charging cases, must be carried in
Lithium ion batteries, like those in portable chargers and power banks, must go in carry-on luggage. They cannot be placed in checked bags because of fire risks. Always verify your airline''s
In 2024, it is mostly* common knowledge that lithium batteries should not be placed in checked luggage. This is because lithium batteries can catch fire if damaged or if battery terminals
Spare lithium batteries are not allowed in checked baggage, however. You must store them in carry-on luggage and protect the battery either in its original packaging or by wrapping it.
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