British Airways — Portable electronic devices with installed battery

British Airways rule

On person Not stated

Cabin baggage Allowed with conditions

Checked baggage Allowed with conditions

Must be completely switched off, not in sleep or hibernation mode.

15 per person Counts toward the cabin electronics quota

Stricter than the standard rule

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Last verified Sep 18, 2026

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International baseline rule

On person Not stated

Cabin baggage Allowed with conditions

Checked baggage Allowed with conditions

Only if the device is completely switched off (not sleep or hibernation mode) when its battery exceeds the checked-baggage micro-threshold.

Lithium content (g): 0–0.3 g lithium
Capacity (Wh): 0–2.7 Wh

Must be switched off (All phases) Applies only if carried in checked baggage and the battery exceeds 0.3 g lithium metal or 2.7 Wh lithium ion per device.

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 British Airways rules for Portable electronic devices with installed battery?

See the cabin and checked baggage limits for Portable electronic devices with installed battery on British Airways below, compared with the international baseline rule.