Travel and Vaping New FAA conclusion about lithium batteries

[Whistle_Pig]

FAA: Cargo holds can get too hot for lithium batteries

U.S. aviation officials are warning air carriers that new research shows lithium batteries are sensitive to heat and can ignite in-flight if transported in cargo compartments that get too hot.

I don't fly, but thought this might be of interest to those who do.

 

[basilray]

You're technically not supposed to check any batteries that are open. batteries that are still in the packaging are fine.

You should be carrying all your ecig batts and mod batts with your checked bag anyways, which should completely avoid said issue.

 

[RIAFlight25]

This lithium battery issue has really began to create a lot of problems for us airline personell! We are now required to make announcements in the cabin (At my carrier anyway) with regards to lithium battery safety... lol

The major culprit that is causing problems here is the larger laptop batteries. After seeing some videos of the fires that those puppies can produce, Im not sure IM thrilled about them in the cabin on long International Flights.

The industry is changing my friends, and rapidly... be on the watch for a whole new slew of FAA regs in the beginning of the new year!

Safe Travels as always,
RIA

 

[JenJen]

Fires in the cabins? Or down in the cargo compartment? Does that mean we won't be able to bring lap tops at all, either in checked luggage OR carry one? That would be a huge bummer!

 

[PTJD]

Jen Jen, you can carry a laptop on board do not worry. They do not want you to check them in.

Welcome back Ryanair!

 

[Illustrated_Man]

I had this tucked into my carry-on bag. It was originally a travel humidor that I received it as a gift for helping with a friend's wedding. Come to think of it, it's the coolest carrying case of any kind that I own. Just have to make sure the eGo/Riva batts are turned so nothing hits the button. It might seem like a bit of overkill for a 10 day trip, but better safe than sorry. Not pictured: 510 PCC kit and another 510 in a carry case...since someone's always asking to try it, it's nice to keep extras on hand.

 

[ScottinSoCal]

I had this tucked into my carry-on bag. It was originally a travel humidor that I received it as a gift for helping with a friend's wedding.

Ah! The answer to the question I've been asking myself - how am I gonna carry these things and keep them organized? And they make so very many travel humidors, in all shapes, sizes and colors. Excellent - thank you!

 

[Prodigal441]

The issue they are worried about is putting them in the cargo area where it can get too hot for the batteries. In the cabin area the temperature is controlled and the batteries won't get to a temp that could cause an issue.