[Leica] Lithium battery issue on international flights?

Adam Bridge abridge at mac.com
Fri Jun 26 15:48:55 PDT 2015


Thanks, John! Really appreciate the report!

Adam

> On Jun 26, 2015, at 1:33 AM, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.fr> wrote:
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> I have just flown half way around the world with over a dozen LIB in my hand luggage. I sent a camera system by unattended baggage (air) and could not send LIB with it (hence so many batteries in hand luggage). My workshop tool LIBs are OK coming over by sea...
> 
> john
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Once upon a dream I remember restrictions on how many lithium ion batteries could be carried aboard an airliner on an international flight. It was a small number, like four or something.
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> Is that happening? Or isn’t it a big deal.
> 
> I ask because I plan on flying with about a dozen of the little suckers, 4 for my Fuji and 8 for my Sony cameras. I’d hate to have them confiscated since they’re pricey.
> 
> I’d appreciate experiences or concrete info.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Adam Bridge
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