Delta Air Lines — Smart luggage with built-in battery

Delta Air Lines rule

On person Not stated

Cabin baggage Allowed with conditions

Removable lithium-ion battery must be removed before boarding and carried within arm's reach, not in the overhead bin.

Checked baggage Prohibited

Non-removable-battery smart bags are prohibited as both carry-on and checked baggage.

Capacity (Wh): 0–100 Wh

Airline approval required — Case by case

Stricter than the standard rule

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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.

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Last verified Sep 19, 2026

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What are Delta Air Lines rules for Smart luggage with built-in battery?

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