Loose lithium batteries – primary lithium digital camera batteries, lithium-ion types that power laptop computers, and some AA batteries – have been prohibited in U.S. checked baggage for the past two years due to their extreme flammability. Elsewhere in the world, regulations may be even more stringent.
I3A recommends transporting any spare lithium batteries in carry-on baggage only, for safety’s sake and to avoid possible confiscation of items from checked baggage and accompanying delays.
Additional pointers and information can be found on the U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) website.
“Lithium batteries are highly flammable when they are outside the devices they power,” says Lisa Walker, I3A president. “Cameras and other personal electronics are best kept with you when traveling.”
As a reminder, I3A also notes, when passing through security scanners, digital media need no special handling, while film should be treated carefully. Basically, low-speed film, whether exposed or unexposed, is not safe in checked baggage and should be hand-carried, getting no more than five passes through scanners. All other film should get the hand inspection treatment; it is not safe to run it through any X-ray machines or scanners.
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