American Airlines — Spare (loose) lithium batteries

American Airlines rule

On person Not stated

Cabin baggage Allowed with conditions

Checked baggage Prohibited

Capacity (Wh): 0–100 Wh

4 per person Counts toward the cabin electronics quota

More permissive

Restricted items in bags American Airlines

Last verified Sep 19, 2026

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International baseline rule

On person Not stated

Cabin baggage Allowed with conditions

Checked baggage Prohibited

Capacity (Wh): 0–100 Wh
Lithium content (g): 0–2 g lithium

Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, 2025-2026 Edition, Addendum No. 1 International Civil Aviation Organization

Last verified Sep 18, 2026

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What are American Airlines rules for Spare (loose) lithium batteries?

See the cabin and checked baggage limits for Spare (loose) lithium batteries on American Airlines below, compared with the international baseline rule.