Alitalia's reputation has this first time flyer to Italy worried.....
Aug 11, 2011, 4:28 am
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The concern is the flammability of these batteries and, as far as I know, it's an international rule, not just applicable in the U.S.
Here is a link to an article explaining the basis for the ban:
http://www.informationweek.com/news/205206086
Aug 11, 2011, 9:21 am
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Can someone please clarify the battery rule regarding cell phones and cameras? I will be taking both on Alitalia and will not have any checked luggage, just a carry on. My camera uses AA batteries and I don't know if the battery in my Blackberry is lithium or not. Am I understanding correctly that I cannot take them if they are not in checked luggage?
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Aug 11, 2011, 9:35 am
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Can someone please clarify the battery rule regarding cell phones and cameras? I will be taking both on Alitalia and will not have any checked luggage, just a carry on. My camera uses AA batteries and I don't know if the battery in my Blackberry is lithium or not. Am I understanding correctly that I cannot take them if they are not in checked luggage?
The opposite No problem in hand baggage May be a problem in hcecked baggage So you are good!
Aug 11, 2011, 10:59 am
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I made the Milan-JFK-Milan roundtrip in July on the new Airbus 330. The plane, since it's new, is in an excellent condition and the IFE has a wide range of choiches. Cabin crew and food are a hit and miss, but in general I was satisfied with them. Best part of the trip: they didn't loose my bags, and I don't think any others on my flight did 
Aug 11, 2011, 11:46 am
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Can someone please clarify the battery rule regarding cell phones and cameras? I will be taking both on Alitalia and will not have any checked luggage, just a carry on. My camera uses AA batteries and I don't know if the battery in my Blackberry is lithium or not. Am I understanding correctly that I cannot take them if they are not in checked luggage?
Standard AA batteries are not lithium, they're fine.
As long as you bring your Blackberry on board with you (which presumably you will) there will be no problem.
Also, in reality, many lithium batteries are checked, as long as they are small they seem to evade the scrutiny of the scanners.
Aug 11, 2011, 6:06 pm
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If the A300's are newer (and cleaner and in good condition) I will be satisfied that the extra money paid for the Classica Plus section is worth it. I am crabby if I am tired and can't sleep well in coach. Heck, who really can???? These seats are supposed to be wider with greater incline and have a foot rest that pops up. Of course, first class would be awesome but out of my budget! If they only served pretzels and soda, I would be fine with that as long as the seating is more spacious and more comfortable than coach. I need to be coherent when I hit the ground running in Milan and that won't be the case if I don't get "some" sleep. And, taking off on time would be a bonus.
Aug 12, 2011, 9:54 am
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The rule is not specific to AZ, it's just that lithium batteries may not be checked (they can be brought into the cabin).
Standard AA batteries are not lithium, they're fine.
As long as you bring your Blackberry on board with you (which presumably you will) there will be no problem.
Also, in reality, many lithium batteries are checked, as long as they are small they seem to evade the scrutiny of the scanners.
Standard AA batteries are not lithium, they're fine.
As long as you bring your Blackberry on board with you (which presumably you will) there will be no problem.
Also, in reality, many lithium batteries are checked, as long as they are small they seem to evade the scrutiny of the scanners.
Originally Posted by InformationWeek.com
Starting Jan. 1, airline passengers will no longer be allowed to pack loose lithium batteries in checked luggage, the U.S. Transportation Department's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration warned late last week.
Instead, passengers will be required to take loose batteries with them in carry-on baggage, packed in plastic bags. The new regulation, which will go into effect in order to lessen the risk of lithium battery fires, won't apply to lithium batteries that are already installed in electronic devices, such as laptops, cell phones, and cameras. Those can be checked in.
Additionally, only two spare rechargeable lithium batteries will be allowed on airplanes per passenger in carry-on bags.
Instead, passengers will be required to take loose batteries with them in carry-on baggage, packed in plastic bags. The new regulation, which will go into effect in order to lessen the risk of lithium battery fires, won't apply to lithium batteries that are already installed in electronic devices, such as laptops, cell phones, and cameras. Those can be checked in.
Additionally, only two spare rechargeable lithium batteries will be allowed on airplanes per passenger in carry-on bags.
Aug 13, 2011, 5:24 pm
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My confusion comes from the fact that I work in the video business and we travel with a lit of lithium batteries that are externally attached to our equipment.
But what is strange, then, is why TSA singled out my bag on the trip I took on AZ JFK-FCO-VCE, when all I had were prosumer walkie-talkies with non-lithium AA batteries...
Aug 14, 2011, 3:38 am
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If the A300's are newer (and cleaner and in good condition) I will be satisfied that the extra money paid for the Classica Plus section is worth it. I am crabby if I am tired and can't sleep well in coach. Heck, who really can???? These seats are supposed to be wider with greater incline and have a foot rest that pops up. Of course, first class would be awesome but out of my budget! If they only served pretzels and soda, I would be fine with that as long as the seating is more spacious and more comfortable than coach. I need to be coherent when I hit the ground running in Milan and that won't be the case if I don't get "some" sleep. And, taking off on time would be a bonus.
Aug 15, 2011, 5:07 pm
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+ much bigger TV screen