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I don't see why this should be a problem. I use a battery-powered electric toothbrush, alarm clock and CD player, so of course I tuck a couple of extra batteries in my baggage. Never heard a comment.Originally Posted by david4455
If I can.... would extra batteries raise suspicion and create closer scrutiny?
#3
remyontheroad , Mar 27, 2005 10:38 am
probably depends on how many extra 
A few extra are fine... several dozen taped together might cause alarm...
A few extra are fine... several dozen taped together might cause alarm...
#4
no problem either way. living in expensive hawaii, i've brought boxes of batteries back from the mainland, and never had a question. about 1/2 the time i find the tsa (you've been inspected) note in my bags, but it doesn't seem to relate to what i'm packing as far as i can tell. now car batteries are another thing.
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The only time anyone has ever questioned my extra AA batteries was in 2002, in France, flying AF to London. (They finally let me carry them on.)Originally Posted by david4455
If I can.... would extra batteries raise suspicion and create closer scrutiny?
You can view the TSA Permitted/Prohibited Items list (as a PDF) at:
http://www.tsa.gov/public/interapp/e...orial_1012.xml
#6
Globaliser , Mar 29, 2005 9:34 am
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I've been told that a row of batteries can look a bit like ammunition. For that reason, it seems better to put them in cabin baggage, as screeners can then pull them out to look at them if they need to. Putting them in checked baggage might increase the risk that the bag is inspected so thoroughly that it misses the flight.
Of course, in the topsy-turvy world that's run by the TSA, this general advice might not hold true.
Of course, in the topsy-turvy world that's run by the TSA, this general advice might not hold true.
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missydarlin , Mar 29, 2005 10:09 pm
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I remember reading a post about Air India prohibiting spare batteries, but I can't imagine it being a problem domestically. I always carry extra rechargables for my camera, walkman, nc headsets, etc
#8
Always carry extra batteries, scattered throughout my baggage. Never a problem.
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Points Scrounger , Mar 30, 2005 11:33 am
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I've never a problem either. The closest I've come is returning from Reno with a slew of loose quarters in the pocket of my briefcase - apparently, it came up as a random dark mass and the screener was very displeased that I hadn't put them through separately in a pouch or something.
#11
Just last week, I traveled with two large strips of AA and AAA batteries in my carryon (I had just bought them at Costco). No problem at all.
#12
I've carried extra AA and AAA batteries in my carryon all over the world. The only place it was a problem was India, where all loose batteries were confiscated. They were to have been returned to me when I landed, but I didn't bother trying to get them.
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Air India does this... but I believe it is a policy of all airlines flying out of India... at least it was for Mumbai a few years ago. I was travelling out on LH, and was required to give up spare batteries for my headsets. Several people behind me had to do the same.Originally Posted by missydarlin
I remember reading a post about Air India prohibiting spare batteries, but I can't imagine it being a problem domestically. I always carry extra rechargables for my camera, walkman, nc headsets, etc
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