Lithium devices/batteries
Transport your electronic devices and lithium batteries safely with Air Caraïbes. See below for the transport conditions for your devices.
For lithium ion batteries for portable electronic devices (including medical electronic devices, rated energy in Watt-hours between 100 Wh and 160 Wh. For portable medical electronic devices only, lithium metal batteries with lithium metal content between 2 g and 8 g. Devices in checked baggage must be completely switched off and protected from damage.
Note: For safety reasons (following numerous incidents), it is strongly advised to keep these types of devices in your carry-on baggage.
| Cargo luggage | Cabin luggage | Company agreement |
|---|---|---|
|
Allowed |
Allowed |
Yes |
Electrical weapons containing dangerous components such as explosives, compressed gases, lithium batteries, etc., are prohibited in carry-on or checked baggage or for transport on the person.
| Cargo luggage | Cabin luggage | Company agreement |
|---|---|---|
| Not allowed | Not allowed |
N/A |
| Cargo luggage | Cabin luggage | Company agreement |
|---|---|---|
| Not allowed | Not allowed |
N/A |
The batteries concerned are:
- non-removable batteries. Batteries must not exceed 0.3 g of lithium metal or 2.7 Wh of lithium ion;
- removable batteries. Batteries must be removed if baggage is to be checked in. Removed batteries must be carried in the cabin.
| Baggage in hold | Baggage in cabin | Company agreement |
|---|---|---|
|
Permitted |
Permitted |
No |
including medical devices such as portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) and portable consumer electronics such as cameras, cell phones, laptops and tablets, when carried by passengers or crew members for personal use. In the case of lithium metal batteries, the lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g, and in the case of lithium ion batteries, the nominal energy in Watt-hours must not exceed 100 Wh. Appliances in checked baggage must be completely switched off and protected against damage. Each person is limited to a maximum of 5 AEPs. When luggage is equipped with a lithium battery, other than a lithium button cell, the battery must be removable. When presented as checked baggage, the battery must be removed and carried in the cabin.
Note: For safety reasons (following numerous incidents), it is strongly advised to keep these types of devices in your carry-on baggage.
| Cargo luggage | Cabin luggage | Company agreement |
|---|---|---|
|
Allowed |
Allowed |
No |
including lithium batteries, reversible batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries and dry batteries, for portable electronic devices must be carried in cabin baggage only. In the case of lithium metal batteries, the lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g, and in the case of lithium ion batteries, the nominal energy in Watt-hours must not exceed 100 Wh. Items referred to as external batteries are considered spare batteries. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short-circuits. Lithium metal batteries: lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g). Lithium ion batteries: nominal energy in Watt-hours must not exceed 100 Wh. Each person is limited to a maximum of 5 spare batteries. Rechargeable batteries: their charge must not exceed 12 V and 100 Wh. Each person is limited to a maximum of two spare batteries).
| Cargo luggage | Cabin luggage | Company agreement |
|---|---|---|
| Not allowed |
Allowed |
No |
with an energy charge of between 100 Wh and 160 Wh for consumer electronics and portable electronic medical devices, or with a lithium metal content of between 2 g and 8 g for portable electronic medical devices only. A maximum of two spare batteries is permitted in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.
| Cargo luggage | Cabin luggage | Company agreement |
|---|---|---|
| Not allowed |
Allowed |
Yes |
(including electronic cigars, electronic pipes and other personal vaporizers) containing batteries, must be individually protected against accidental activation.
| Cargo luggage | Cabin luggage | Company agreement |
|---|---|---|
| Not allowed |
Allowed |
No |