What About Those Battery Ban Rumors?
Rumors about battery bans have also circulated widely. Yet these claims are largely false. The TSA has long maintained specific rules about lithium batteries without imposing a blanket prohibition. Currently, passengers can carry lithium batteries rated up to 100 watt-hours in their carry-on luggage. This includes:
- Most power banks (under 27,000 mAh)
- Laptop batteries
- Phone batteries
- Camera batteries
One critical rule remains unchanged: you must pack lithium batteries in your carry-on, not in checked luggage due to fire safety concerns.