Batteries wont fly. says DOT

[SpriteZero]

New Rule Restricts Lithium Batteries On Planes

POSTED: 1:29 pm EST December 28, 2007
UPDATED: 1:56 pm EST December 28, 2007


WASHINGTON -- Airline passengers will no longer be able to pack loose lithium batteries in checked luggage starting Jan. 1 due to fire risks, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Lithium batteries can overheat and ignite in certain conditions.

Passengers will still be able to pack batteries in checked bags if they are installed in electronic devices or in carry-on luggage if they are stored in plastic bags, according to the new federal safety rule.

Consumer electronics such as cameras, cell phones and most laptops are still allowed, but passengers can bring only two extended-life spare-rechargeable lithium batteries for these devices in carry-on baggage under the rule.

The FAA has found that current systems for putting out aircraft cargo fires could not suppress a fire if a shipment of non-rechargeable batteries ignited during flight, the release said.

OK..Now we cant carry batteries on planes execpt as directed...what is next?

 

[theArtistFormerlyKnownAs]

ya know...

i'm getting to the point where when I see topics like this...I just wanna say... "i don't wanna talk about it".

we are ruining our dam "free" country by putting restrictions on so many things...


ok, no...no...i'm going to say it...

"I don't wanna talk about it."

 

[RadioPatrol]

well this can be an issue .......... see post about Alkali Metals Exploding

 

[GWguy]

OK..Now we cant carry batteries on planes execpt as directed...what is next?

Link, Please?

 

[vegmom]

"Passengers will still be able to pack batteries in checked bags if they are installed in electronic devices or in carry-on luggage if they are stored in plastic bags, according to the new federal safety rule."



"The FAA has found that current systems for putting out aircraft cargo fires could not suppress a fire if a shipment of non-rechargeable batteries ignited during flight, the release said. "

So put your batteries in a Ziplock and deal with it. It's a slight risk, but things like that are near impossible to deal with in-flight.

 

[theArtistFormerlyKnownAs]

"Passengers will still be able to pack batteries in checked bags if they are installed in electronic devices or in carry-on luggage if they are stored in plastic bags, according to the new federal safety rule."

"The FAA has found that current systems for putting out aircraft cargo fires could not suppress a fire if a shipment of non-rechargeable batteries ignited during flight, the release said. "

So put your batteries in a Ziplock and deal with it. It's a slight risk, but things like that are near impossible to deal with in-flight.

yeah..that was a good find..I skimmed past that...

so really...there isn't anything to b*tch about at all...just don't go throwing batteries into your bags willie-nillie and you'll be ok

 

[Pete]

"Passengers will still be able to pack batteries in checked bags if they are installed in electronic devices or in carry-on luggage if they are stored in plastic bags, according to the new federal safety rule."



"The FAA has found that current systems for putting out aircraft cargo fires could not suppress a fire if a shipment of non-rechargeable batteries ignited during flight, the release said. "

So put your batteries in a Ziplock and deal with it. It's a slight risk, but things like that are near impossible to deal with in-flight.

I was at the store today and I could not find any fireproof/intense heat proof zip lock bags. What am I going to do?

 

[theArtistFormerlyKnownAs]

I was at the store today and I could not find any fireproof/intense heat proof zip lock bags. What am I going to do?

they don't need to be fireproof...just seal out moisture

again...see the the alkali metal thread...

the point here is to seal out water, not to keep it from being exposed to a flame.

 

[vegmom]

I was at the store today and I could not find any fireproof/intense heat proof zip lock bags. What am I going to do?

They manage to contain my exploding bottles of hair product when I travel, so I guess a little fire can't be any worse.

I'm guessing its something to do with cutting off the oxygen necessary to ignite the fire? :shrug:

 

[GWguy]

They manage to contain my exploding bottles of hair product when I travel, so I guess a little fire can't be any worse.

I'm guessing its something to do with cutting off the oxygen necessary to ignite the fire? :shrug:

Right, more so than water.

 

[vegmom]

I always have stuff in my luggage "organized" into Ziplock bags anyway, so no big deal.

Now if we can get them to do away with the 3 oz liquid rule I'll be doing a happy dance!

 

[theArtistFormerlyKnownAs]

Right, more so than water.

errr....

batteries (and their insides) aren't igniteable by oxygen alone (as far as i know, i'm also not a chemist).

I'm under the impression that they react with H2O (water)...not just O2 (oxygen)...because that would mean that they cannot be exposed to the air...

 

[SpriteZero]

Link, Please?

Sorry GW.
MSNBC

 

[Pandora]

So what? :shrug:

They are batteries, not like they are heavy.

 

[Gummie]

We recently took a repositioning cruise from Baltimore to Tampa. Rather than put up the the BS regulations to make Joe Public feel that someone cares about his safety, it was much more comfortable to rent a car and drive back. With the airport hassles and then being stuck into a seat with no room to move and a bag of peanuts and 6 oz of soda pop to keep you occupied for the flight, I may never fly again. Gone are the days when flying was an adventure.