Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> At 06:58 PM 10/7/2004, you wrote: >>How about taking batteries in your hand luggage? Is this OK? Is there a >>limit to the number of batteries one can take? I know some types of >>batteries (like lithium D cells) must not be taken on aircraft, but what >>about CR123 or lithium AA cells? This has been a source of a lot of >>speculation on another list I'm on, and no one seems to know the rules. > > Twice I have had security refuse to allow me to carry batteries in my > carry-on luggage. I had to go back to the airline desk, request a box, > and check them. Now I pack all spare batteries in my checked luggage. > They won't be harmed by the luggage x-rays or by rough handling. You just > have to worry if they are stolen or lost. ;-) > > Tina > > > Tina Manley, ASMP > www.tinamanley.com > The problem is with batteries in a circuit and some batteries posing an explosion hazard. Last year there was a clear security warning on explosives in small consumer cameras. Any checked bag with those inside should have been opened. A battery by itself poses no hazard in a checked bag. Now in carry on it gets more complicated since attempts are now made daily to board explosive devices in parts in several pieces of carry ons belonging to different passengers.If you find yourself on a flight which might be considered high risk for whatever reason personel will go beyond the regulations.Be glad that they do. By the way i never had any problems with film or batteries in places like Guatemala. You must go to amazingly remote places. best regards simon jessurun