Power restriction: max. 100 Wh or 2 g LC per device

Item restriction: max. 15 devices with batteries per passenger

Portable electronic devices for personal use are:

• laptops, mobile phones, tablets,
• electric toiletry items (toothbrushes, razors, etc.), 
• electric toys, 
• drones, watches, calculators; or 
• other entertainment or communication electronics.

Such items should be carried in your carry-on baggage whenever possible.

General transport regulations:

• Protect the device from damage.
• Protect the device from unintentional activation, or remove the battery and isolate the connections to prevent a short circuit.
• If you are transporting several devices, stow your devices separately from each other (e.g. separated by clothing or the original packaging).

Additional transport requirements in checked baggage:

• max. 3 devices larger than a smartphone.
• Do not pack the device together with easily combustible materials (e.g. perfumes, aerosols, etc.).
• Switch off the device completely and protect it from unintentional activation.
• Ensure that apps, alarms or preset configurations are deactivated.
• Protect the device using suitable packaging or a sturdy bag with sufficient padding.

Power banks are classed as replacement batteries, not as electronic devices. You will find information about the transport of power banks in the section: “Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries”.

Note:

• For safety reasons, portable electronic devices must always be visible and accessible when connected to the power supply system of the aircraft.
• For devices with a battery power greater than 100 Wh up to max. 160 Wh, transport approval from the airline is required.
• Please register devices and batteries requiring approval when booking flights via [email protected]

Portable electronic devices with batteries that DO NOT CONTAIN LITHIUM (e.g. alkaline manganese, zinc carbon, nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride) for your personal use are:

• electric toiletry items (toothbrushes, razors, etc.), 
• electric toys, 
• drones, watches, calculators; or 
• other entertainment or communication electronics.

Such items should be carried in your carry-on baggage whenever possible.

Transport requirements in checked baggage: 

• Switch off the devices completely and protect them from unintentional activation. 
• Ensure that apps, alarms or preset configurations are deactivated.
• Protect your device using suitable packaging or a sturdy bag with sufficient padding.
• If you are transporting several devices, stow your devices separately from each other (e.g. separated by clothing or the original packaging).

Additional transport requirements for non-spillable wet batteries: 

• Power restriction: max. 12 V / 100 Wh per battery
• Non-spillable wet batteries (e.g. gel batteries) must not contain free or unabsorbed liquid.

Power banks are classed as replacement batteries, not as electronic devices. You will find information about taking power banks with you in the section: "Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries".

Power restriction: max. 100 Wh or 2 g LC per power bank

Item restriction: max. 2 power banks per passenger

Transport regulations:

• Charging and using power banks is prohibited. An exception is made for use with approved medical devices.

• Power banks must not be stowed in the overhead locker above the seats. For safety reasons, please store your power banks under the seat in front of you or in its seat pocket, on your person or in your hand luggage.

• Protect your power bank against damage.
  
  
• Prevent short circuits when not in use, e.g. by placement in original retail packaging or by insulating terminals, such as by taping over exposed terminals or placing every power bank in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch.

Note:

• For power banks with a battery power greater than 100 Wh up to the maximum. 160 Wh, transport approval from the airline is required.
• Please register power banks requiring approval when booking flights via [email protected]The link will be opened in a new browser tab.

Power and item restriction for lithium batteries:

* The item restriction includes all types of battery, i.e. non-spillable wet batteries, dry batteries, gel batteries, lithium batteries and power banks.

** Only for medical devices

Transport requirements:

With all batteries the connections must be isolated individually to prevent short-circuits. This is possible if the item is carried in its original packaging, any exposed terminals are covered with adhesive tape or each battery is packed in a separate plastic carrier or protective bag.

Power and item restrictions for non-spillable wet batteries: 

• max. 12 V / 100 Wh per battery
  
• max. 2 replacement batteries
  

Note:

• The recharging of batteries is not permitted on board.
• For a battery power greater than 100 Wh up to max. 160 Wh and greater than 2 g up to max. 8 g LC, transport approval from the airline is required.
• Please register batteries requiring approval when booking flights via [email protected].

Battery-powered personal transportation devices mean any small electric vehicle able to transport a person.

These include the following devices:

• hoverboards
• e-bikes
• pedelecs/s-pedelecs
• e-scooters
• electric monowheels
• electric baggage scooters (e.g. Modobags or Airwheel)
• underwater scooters
• Segways
• electric pushchairs
  
• e-skis and e-snowboards

This ban applies irrespective of the power capacity and whether the batteries are permanently attached or are removable, and also applies to battery-powered personal transport devices with no integrated battery.

The above examples only reflect a range of possible devices.

These goods may only be carried as freight in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

For reasons of safety and loadability in the aircraft there are restrictions regarding:

• the battery power, 
• the total weight; and
• the size of the wheelchair or mobility aid.

Note:

• For safety reasons, wheelchairs with permanently-installed/non-removable lithium batteries are subject to a limit of no more than 2 batteries with a capacity of up to 160 Wh per battery.
• Transport approval from the airline is required for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
• For our checking and approval, please send us in good time, no later than 48 hours before departure, the necessary details (manufacturer’s technical datasheet or manual) of your wheelchair or mobility aid via the contact form that is downloadable below.

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Power restriction for lithium batteries: max. 160 Wh or 8 g LC per device

Power restriction for non-spillable wet batteries: max. 100 Wh and 12 V per device

Note:

• Battery-powered portable medical devices require transport approval from the airline.
• Please send us details about your device (manufacturer’s technical datasheet or manual) for pre-registration and medical review no later than 48 hours before departure to: [email protected].

Item restriction: only in quantities for personal use*

Power restriction for lithium batteries: max. 100 Wh or 2 g LC per device

Transport restrictions in carry-on baggage:

• Use or charging is prohibited on board.
• The devices must not be stowed in the overhead locker above the seats. For safety reasons, please stow your devices in your hand luggage under the seat in front of you, in its seat pocket or on your person.
• Accidental activation must not be possible.

Note: In some countries, you are prohibited from transporting e-cigarettes or other inhalers.

* An item restriction of a maximum total of 15 portable electronic devices per passenger applies.

Item restriction: max. 15 devices (this includes all electronic devices) with lithium batteries per passenger

Such items should be carried in your carry-on baggage whenever possible.

Transport requirements in checked baggage: 

• max. 3 devices larger than a smartphone.
• Do not pack your device together with easily combustible materials (e.g. perfumes, aerosols, etc.).
• Switch off the devices completely and protect them from unintentional activation. 
• Ensure that apps, alarms or preset configurations are deactivated.
• Protect your device using suitable packaging or a sturdy bag with sufficient padding.
• If you are transporting several devices, stow your devices separately from each other (e.g. separated by clothing or the original packaging).

Power banks are classed as replacement batteries, not as electronic devices. You will find information about the transport of replacement batteries in the section: “Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries”.

Note:

• For photo and video equipment with a battery power greater than 100 Wh up to max. 160 Wh, transport approval from the airline is required.
• Please register devices or batteries requiring approval when booking flights via [email protected].

You can find detailed information about the carriage of avalanche rescue backpacks using the following link:

Item restriction: only in quantities for personal use*

* An item restriction of max. 15 portable electronic devices per passenger applies.

Note:

• Transport approval from the airline is required for diving lamps, soldering irons or other heat-generating items.
• Please register diving lamps. soldering irons or other heat-generating items when booking flights via [email protected].

Transport restrictions in carry-on baggage:

• The device must be switched off.
  
• Batteries and heating elements in portable electronic devices that can produce extreme heat must be isolated by removing the heating element, battery or other components.
• The regulations for the carriage of loose batteries or portable electronic devices with installed batteries apply. You will find information about this in the sections "Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries" and "Portable electronic devices with lithium batteries for personal use".
  

Item restriction (including lithium batteries *): 20 pieces per passenger

* The item restriction includes all types of battery, i.e. non-spillable wet batteries, dry batteries, gel batteries and lithium batteries.

Examples of non-spillable wet batteries: gel batteries and AGM batteries

Examples of dry batteries: nickel metal hydride batteries, nickel cadmium, alkaline manganese and zinc carbon batteries

Transport requirements for non-spillable wet and dry batteries: 

• Non-spillable wet batteries (e.g. gel batteries) must not contain free or unabsorbed liquid.
• You must ensure that the batteries are protected from heat and cannot generate heat themselves. 
• With all batteries the connections must be isolated individually to prevent short-circuits. This is possible if the item is carried in its original packaging, any exposed terminals are covered with adhesive tape or each battery is packed in a separate plastic carrier or protective bag.

Power and item restrictions for non-spillable wet batteries: 

• max. 12 V / 100 Wh per battery
  
• max. 2 replacement batteries
  

Power restriction: max. 100 Wh / 2 g LC

• Smart baggage is travel luggage with technical features such as a built-in lock, a scale, or GPS tracking. Electric transport equipment for carrying personal items, such as an electric golf trolley, also falls under smart baggage.

Transport regulations:

• The battery must be removed from the baggage.
• The removed battery must be carried in the cabin. You will find further information in the section "Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries".
• The suitcase may be transported as checked baggage without the battery.

Note:

• Electric scooter baggage (e.g. Modobags or Airwheel) are prohibited for transport, see chapter “Battery-powered personal transportation devices, e.g. e-bikes, e-scooters, underwater scooters, e-baggage scooters and others”.
• For equipment with lithium batteries permanently installed in smart baggage, such as an electronic lock or electronic scales, you will find the power restrictions in the section: “Smart baggage - permanently installed lithium battery”.
• Information about baggage trackers or electronic baggage tags (EBTs) can be found in the section: “Baggage trackers” and “electronic baggage tags (EBTs)”.
• For a battery power greater than 100 Wh up to max. 160 Wh, transport approval from the airline is required.
• Please register power banks and batteries requiring approval when booking flights.

Power restriction: max. 2.7 Wh / 0.3 g LC

• Smart baggage is travel luggage with technical features such as a built-in lock, a scale, or GPS tracking. Electric transport equipment for carrying personal items, such as an electric golf trolley, also falls under smart baggage.

Note: 

• The transport of smart baggage with permanently installed lithium batteries above 2.7 Wh or 0.3 g LC is prohibited.

Power restriction per device: max. 2.7 Wh or 0.3 g LC per lithium battery

Transport restriction up to max. 2.7 Wh / 0.3 g LC:

• Approved transmission functions: low-energy transmission functions such as Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth or RFID
• The tracker may be switched on during transport but must be stowed in an item of baggage to prevent damage.

Transport restriction > 2.7 Wh / 0.3 g LC up to max. 100 Wh / 2 g LC:

• The GPS tracker must be turned off during transport and packed in such a way as to prevent damage or inadvertent activation.

Note: 

• When using in pet carriers, the tracker must be secured in such a way that it is protected from damage and so that it does not impact the wellbeing of the animal.

Bags with electronic bag tags (EBTs) with routing display (e.g. BAGTAG or RIMOWA Smart Bags, etc.) used instead of printed thermal bag tags are permitted in checked baggage and carry-on baggage.