British Airways — Smart luggage with built-in battery

British Airways rule

On person Not stated

Cabin baggage Allowed with conditions

Checked baggage Allowed with conditions

Battery must be removed and carried in the cabin with terminals insulated.

Capacity (Wh): 0–100 Wh

More permissive

Restricted and prohibited items British Airways

Last verified Sep 19, 2026

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International baseline rule

On person Not stated

Cabin baggage Allowed with conditions

Allowed only if the lithium battery is removable; the battery must then be removed and carried in cabin baggage.

Checked baggage Prohibited

A bag with a non-removable lithium battery may not be accepted as checked or cabin baggage, depending on the airline.

IATA - Safe Travel with Lithium Batteries IATA (International Air Transport Association)

Last verified Sep 19, 2026

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What are British Airways rules for Smart luggage with built-in battery?

See the cabin and checked baggage limits for Smart luggage with built-in battery on British Airways below, compared with the international baseline rule.