Battery powered devices and equipment

No more than 15 lithium battery powered electronic devices (including powertools ), for personal use only permitted per passenger.

Note: Watt hours (Wh) are determined by multiplying the voltage (V) by the amp hours (Ah). ie. 12V x 5Ah = 60Wh

Important

The US and UK have implemented new travel requirements that restrict the carriage of electronic devices larger than a smartphone in the cabin of inbound flights from some Middle Eastern airports. There are no impacts to Qantas customers travelling on Qantas operated services. However, we encourage customers travelling with codeshare and interline partners to the US or UK to check the requirements of that airline.

Requirements

When packed in checked baggage:

• devices containing batteries must have the ON/OFF switch protected to prevent accidental activation, and
• the device must be completely switched off* (not in sleep or hibernation mode).

Disclaimer: *Devices containing a lithium-ion battery not exceeding 2.7Wh do not need to be turned off in checked baggage

Important

Devices containing lithium-ion batteries over 160Wh are forbidden as passenger baggage and must be sent as freight.

Lithium-ion batteries in devices must be declared during check-in.

Requirements

When packed in checked baggage:

• devices containing batteries must have the ON/OFF switch protected to prevent accidental activation, and
• the device must be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode).

These batteries are usually for hearing aids etc.

Important

Devices (excluding medical equipment up to 8g) containing lithium-metal batteries with a total lithium metal content exceeding 2g are forbidden as passenger baggage and must be sent as freight.

Requirements

When packed in checked baggage:

• devices containing batteries must have the ON/OFF switch protected to prevent accidental activation, and
• the device must be completely switched off^ (not in sleep or hibernation mode).

Disclaimer: ^Devices containing a lithium-metal battery not exceeding 0.3g do not need to be turned off in checked baggage.

These batteries are commonly called sealed lead acid, gel cell, dry cell etc.

Requirements

When packed in checked baggage:

• devices containing batteries must have the ON/OFF switch protected to prevent accidental activation, and
• the device must be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode).

Requirements

When packed in checked baggage:

• devices containing batteries must have the ON/OFF switch protected to prevent accidental activation, and
• the device must be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode).

What cartridges you can carry and requirements of how to pack:

Requirements

• Up to 200ml of fuel or 200g for solid fuel or 120ml liquefied gas.

Only two spares are permitted per passenger in carry-on baggage.

What power tools you can carry and requirements of how to pack:

Requirements

• The ON/OFF switch must be protected from turning on e.g. taped.
• The device must be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode).
• The tool must be securely contained in either a hard/moulded case or a sturdy box, unable to move. Only 1 tool per box or 2 are permitted in a hard case if the case is specifically moulded to securely fit 2 tools.

Important

Lithium-ion batteries must be declared during check-in.

Requirements

• all  terminals must be protected e.g. retail packaging, taped, etc.

Note: all tools (minus the battery) must be carried in checked baggage only.

Important

Lithium-ion batteries must be declared during check-in.

Requirements

• The ON/OFF switch must be protected from turning on e.g. taped.
• The tool must be securely contained in either a hard/moulded case or a sturdy box, unable to move. Only 1 tool per box or 2 are permitted in a hard case if the case is specifically moulded to securely fit 2 tools.

Important

Lithium-ion batteries must be declared during check-in.

Requirements

• all  terminals must be protected e.g. retail packaging, taped, etc.

Note: all tools (minus the battery) must be carried in checked baggage only.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations describe in detail what Dangerous Goods may be transported by air, in what quantities, and how they should be packed. For details on how to safely transport your Dangerous Goods, contact your local Qantas Freight Office.

For a summary of common items that are classified as dangerous goods view our prohibited and check with airline dangerous goods (PDF) - passengers are forbidden to carry them on an aircraft.

Qantas Group customers are advised to refer to the Product Safety website for a list of products that contain dangerous goods that have been recalled due to faults.

Customers planning to travel with these products should refer to the original manufacturer for further information and recall instructions.