Originally Posted by
eternaltransit
ex-Asia I'm always asked if I have batteries in my checked luggage, and at security my powerbanks are always removed for inspection to check capacity.
YMMV.
I think it was after the OZ991 crash and the issues with ANA's Dreamliners which basically made airlines and airports in the region crack down on lithium batteries, especially standalone spares of non standard types (and the fact that people in Asia love powerbanks).
FYI, Macbooks seem to be quite popular with people - their batteries have a capacity of below 100 watt-hour, so are good to go, as long as they are sealed properly to prevent short circuits.
Virtually all my travel is between South Africa and Europe (often via DXB or DOH). Never asked anything about Li batteries as per my earlier post. The deciding factor therefore seems to be 'ex-Asia'. Anyone with experience ex -USA? If this is indeed a risk (and until an expert gives me a good explanation why it is not, I am assuming it is) there should be a worldwide concern about it.