05-25-2019, 10:35 PM
modelamac wrote:
Does it really matter where they explode, if that's the risk?
Yes, it does matter.
Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries, electronic cigarettes and vaping devices are prohibited in checked baggage. They must be carried with the passenger in carry-on baggage. Smoke and fire incidents involving lithium batteries can be mitigated by the cabin crew and passengers inside the aircraft cabin
https://www.faa.gov/news/fact_sheets/new...wsId=23054