Originally Posted by
coolcoil
Why does AA need to be contacted? It looks to me as if that would only be needed for a pack >160 Wh.
If you scroll down on the battery dropdown on the Restricted Items page, it shows the following for batteries inside devices:
https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/...cted-items.jsp
Portable electronic devices containing cells or batteries (including lithium) and spares for these devices intended for personal use:
For lithium-ion batteries, a maximum of 2, not exceeding 160 Wh each, are allowed in carry-on bag with airline approval
and this page shows spare batteries 100-160 Wh need operator approval:
https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/safe-travel/batteries
Am I reading it wrong?
This is the device I'm considering purchasing (or something like it):
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B017QUHB44/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_7?smid=A3H5DUG78CAIWF&psc=1