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Can you take spare lithium-ion battery on a plane?
batteries
Carry-on
Conditions
Checked bag
Not allowed
Send with traveler
Not allowed
Uninstalled lithium batteries must travel in the cabin with terminals protected. Always prohibited in checked baggage due to fire risk.
Guidance, not legal advice — rules vary by country and airline; the final say belongs to the airline, security screening, and customs.
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