Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP I remember a discussion awhile back that some people (including me) had issues getting some batteries through airport screening. Be aware that there is now an official policy dealing with lithium batteries. You can't even put loose batteries in your CHECKED bagagge. The new policy applies only to lithium batteries, but I expect some security people won't pay attention and confiscate all types. More details here: <a href="http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9838306-7.html?tag=newsmap" target="_blank">http://www.news.com/8301-10784 _3-9838306-7.html?tag=newsmap</a> <a href="http://www.nbc4.com/travelgetaways/14939323/detail.html" target="_blank">http://www.nbc4.com/travelgeta ways/14939323/detail.html</a>
Originally Posted By avromark You know what although planes are nicer now, the hassles of flying and the crowded flights and the rules now, oy!
Originally Posted By JeffG I doubt that you will see many batteries being confiscated in carry-on bags. The exceptions, as written, cover pretty much all consumer-device batteries. The main case where people are likely to run into problems are if they try to carry more than one spare battery per device. -Jeff
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x OMG, Ed...I was just thinking that when I clicked on the topic!
Originally Posted By DAR I don't carry anything with the standard batteries anymore. My cellphone and iPod don't require regular batteries.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< How does putting them in plastic bags make them any safer? LOL >>> It prevents the contacts from accidentally touching a metal object, which would lead to a short circuit and cause the battery to get really hot.
