[Leica] Lithium battery issue on international flights?

[john at mcmaster.fr (John McMaster)]

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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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.

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