18650's and air travel? (CL1H light)

[Fird]

I'm planning to fly domestic within the US tomorrow and was wondering whether it's common for a CL1HV3 sized light and/or its 18650 batteries to have trouble in security (carry-on), if not, then how about in the checked bag?

Fird

 

[nfetterly]

My understanding from travel is Lithium batteries need to be in cases (not loose). When checking plane side luggage (on smaller regional jets) they specifically tell you lithium batteries - ie camera / laptop batteries are not to be in the plance side checked luggage, but carried on with you.

This was a huge topic on camera websites a few months ago - there is a mah limit but it is HUGE. The only time I've ever really been questioned was coming back from China just prior to the olympics - I had several spare batteries for my Stinger - they were concerned - after they saw I had the light with me as well they were okay with it - didn't want me carrying several large batteries on for no good reason I guess.

I frequently get checked in the US for the stinger batteries - but as soon as they see them they have been okay with it. The Stinger battery is considerably larger than a 18650, I'd say 50 to 75% longer and thicker.

I think they don't want them loose - and shorting out on something.

Neale

 

[PhantomPhoton]

No problems, as long as you're not carrying a lot of spares on with you. Just a CL1H with an 18650 shouldn't even raise an eyebrow.

 

[DM51]

This is more to do with the batteries than the light, so I'll move it to the Batteries section. It is a fairly frequent topic there, so it is likely that someone will point to a useful recent thread about it, and this one can then close.

 

[Fird]

This is more to do with the batteries than the light, so I'll move it to the Batteries section. It is a fairly frequent topic there, so it is likely that someone will point to a useful recent thread about it, and this one can then close.

Thanks, and I've also pretty much had my questions answered!

Fird

 

[Stereodude]

Lithium and Li-Ion batteries in a device are ok in both carry-on and checked bags. Spare Lithium and Li-Ion batteries can not be checked, and must be carried on.

 

[Reiter]

Guys,

I´ll be in Hong Kong in Feb/2016 , and I´m thinking of bringing back to Brazil 3 18650´s Li-On (since we can´t buy them internationaly because of the new regulations.

Is it possible ?

 

[LiteTheWay]

Should be no problem - just have them in your carry-on luggage to be sure.

 

[ven]

I would make sure the cells are in a flashlight/s, even if cheap ones to be safe.

 

[NoNotAgain]

Yes to carry on.

Check with your airlines website and verify their regulations. Not all airlines follow US FAA regulations. http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retriev...&ty=HTML&h=L&r=SECTION&n=49y2.1.1.3.12.1.25.5 Some are much tougher than others.

Whatever you do, print a copy of the regulations and carry it with you. It's hard to make your case if you have to go from memory.

 

[Strintguy]

I just flew from Australia to USA and back. Was on three different airlines, had 16340's and 18650's in lights and containers in my carry-on and never even got stopped in security. No worries

 

[1DaveN]

I haven't had anyone check or ask on recent flights. But, I've been in at least two airports where they announced that li-ion batteries should not be in checked bags - they said to leave them in carry-on only, and to remove them from gate-checked bags.

 

[Crazyeddiethefirst]

I went to New York from LAX and back with 18659, 18350 & 16340 cells in lights and in plastic battery carriers. No one even asked what they were. I usually have to go through the X-ray machine due to a lot of titanium and two rechargeable implanted medical devices. I usually set off all the bells & whistle so I carry my "Medical Device" cards in a see through holder on a 4 Sevens lanyard so I can flash them as soon as the bells go off...