Complete Passenger Battery Limits Table

Detailed table of what passengers (including OBC couriers) can carry. Source: IATA DGR 66th Edition 2025.

Per-Person Limits:

  • Max 15 PED (Portable Electronic Devices)
  • Max 20 spare batteries of any type
  • Max 2 spare batteries of 100-160Wh (require airline approval)

Complete Wh/Lithium Limits Table:

WhLi MetalConfigurationCarry-onCheckedApproval
≤100≤2gIn PED/PMED✅ Yes✅ Yes*No
≤100≤2gSpare/power bank✅ Yes❌ NONo
100-160-In PED/PMED✅ Yes✅ YesYES
100-160-Spare✅ Max 2❌ NOYES
>2g≤8g-PMED only✅ Yes✅ YesYES
≤2.7Wh≤0.3gSmart luggage✅ Yes✅ YesNo
>2.7Wh>0.3gSmart luggage removable✅ Yes✅ Yes**No
>2.7Wh>0.3gSmart luggage NOT removable❌ FORBIDDEN--
>160Wh-Any configurationMust ship as CARGO under DGR--

*Checked: Device must be completely OFF (not sleep mode) **If checked, battery must be removed and carried in cabin

Key Definitions:

  • PED: Portable Electronic Device (laptop, phone, camera, drone)
  • PMED: Portable Medical Electronic Device (with higher lithium allowance for medical need)

Small Vehicles (hoverboards, e-scooters, rideable suitcases):

  • Most have >160Wh = PROHIBITED as passenger baggage
  • Must be shipped as CARGO under full DGR

E-Cigarettes/Vapes:

  • CARRY-ON ONLY (never checked baggage)
  • DO NOT charge onboard the aircraft

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