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Customised Table 2.3.a and B Jan2022
Customised Table 2.3.a and B Jan2022
Important - Allowances are for personal use only. Commercial quantities are not permitted as passenger baggage and must be sent as freight.
CUSTOMISED TABLE 2.3.B – Batteries and Battery Powered Equipment (dangerous goods)
Carried by Passengers or Crew Effective 1 January - 31 December 2022
Customer Service Agents/Officers must confirm all Carriage Requirements are met Carry-
Airline
On Checked
(dangerous goods information is available to passengers at www.qantas.com) Operator
Bagga Baggage
Unless specified, dangerous goods in carry-on baggage are permitted ‘on one’s person’. Approval
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CIGARETTE LIGHTERS POWERED BY A LITHIUM BATTERY
ON THE PERSON
must have a safety cap or means of protection against unintentional activation NO (in a pocket)
Note: The onboard use and charging of these devices is forbidden
BAGS FITTED WITH BATTERIES OR POWERBANKS e.g. Smartbags
Lithium Batteries or Lithium Power banks fitted in a Bag that are Used to
Recharge Portable Electronic Devices e.g. via USB style port
lithium batteries or lithium power banks, other than button cells, must be Go to
removed from the bag BATTERIES
must be carried in accordance with the ‘Batteries spare/loose, power banks’
spare/loose
in this Table
carriage requirements
Note: Baggage fitted with non-removable lithium batteries or power banks are
forbidden.
Lithium Batteries or Lithium Power banks fitted in a Bag that are used to Power
Inbuilt Electronic Bag Functions e.g. bag tag, locks, scales, ride on bag etc. Go to
BATTERIES
lithium batteries or lithium power banks, other than button cells, must be
removed from the bag
spare/loose
in this Table
must be carried in accordance with the ‘Batteries spare/loose, powerbanks’
carriage requirements
non-lithium batteries or non-lithium power banks can remain fitted in the bag NO
CUSTOMISED TABLE 2.3.B – Batteries and Battery Powered Equipment (dangerous goods)
Carried by Passengers or Crew Effective 1 January - 31 December 2022
Customer Service Agents/Officers must confirm all carriage requirements are met Airline
Carry-On Checked
(dangerous goods information is available to passengers at www.qantas.com) Operator
Baggage Baggage
Unless specified, dangerous goods in carry-on baggage are permitted ‘on one’s person’. Approval
BATTERIES - spare/loose, powerbanks etc., for Portable Electronic Devices - no more than 20 spare batteries in total for personal use, are
permitted per passenger e.g. 10 x 98Wh lithium ion + 2 x 138Wh lithium ion + 2 x 12V & 98Wh non-spillable + 6 x alkaline
Alkaline and all Others e.g. Nickel Cadmium (NiCd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) etc.
Lithium ion (rechargeable) not exceeding 100Wh including powerbanks
Lithium metal (non-rechargeable) not exceeding 2g of lithium metal
all terminals must be protected e.g. retail packaging, taped, plastic bags etc.,
(these form part of the total spare battery limit)
NO
Lithium ion (rechargeable), including power banks, exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh
Lithium metal (non-rechargeable) exceeding 2g but not exceeding 8g of lithium
metal for Portable Medical Devices/Equipment only
only 2 spares per passenger (these form part of the total spare battery limit)
all terminals must be protected e.g. retail packaging, taped, plastic bags etc.
YES
Approval – check the Approval Letter and confirm carriage requirements are met, enter
approval number into passenger’s PNR or obtain a Verbal Approval and enter it into
passenger’s PNR
Non-Spillable Batteries up to 12V and 100Wh e.g. Gel cell, Sealed Lead Acid (SLA),
Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA)
only 2 spares per passenger (these form part of the total spare battery limit)
all terminals must be protected e.g. in retail packaging, taped, plastic bag etc.
NO
CUSTOMISED TABLE 2.3.B – Batteries and Battery Powered Equipment (dangerous goods)
Carried by Passengers or Crew Effective 1 January - 31 December 2022
Customer Service Agents/Officers must confirm all carriage requirements are met Airline
Carry-On Checked
(dangerous goods information is available to passengers at www.qantas.com) Operator
Baggage Baggage
Unless specified, dangerous goods in carry-on baggage are permitted ‘on one’s person’. Approval
ELECTRONIC DEVICES/MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (PORTABLE) CONTAINING LITHIUM BATTERIES - no more than 15 lithium battery
powered portable electronic devices (including power tools), in total and for personal use only, are permitted per passenger
E-Cigarettes, Personal Vaping Devices containing Batteries
must be individually protected to prevent accidently turning on
Note: The onboard use and charging of these devices is not permitted.
NO
Lithium Ion Batteries (rechargeable) not exceeding 100Wh
Lithium Metal Batteries (non-rechargeable) not exceeding 2g of lithium metal in
Portable Devices/Equipment
e.g. mobile phone, laptop, tablet, game consoles, CPAPs, oxygen concentrators,
ventilators, nebuliser, etc. (excluding power tools)
if in checked-in baggage, the device must be:
NO
- turned OFF e.g. not in sleep mode etc and protected from damage
- the ON/OFF switch must be protected to prevent turning on e.g. taped over
Devices capable of generating extreme heat (e.g. diving lamps, soldering irons) must have:
- either the battery, heat producing component or fuse removed from the device
Lithium Ion Batteries (rechargeable) exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh in Portable
Devices/ Equipment e.g. commercial cameras, remote control aircraft, drones etc.
Lithium Metal Batteries (non-rechargeable) exceeding 2g but not exceeding 8g lithium metal in
Portable Medical Devices/Equipment only e.g. defibrillator etc.
if in checked-in baggage, the device must be:
- turned OFF e.g. not in sleep mode etc and protected from damage *
- the ON/OFF switch must be protected to prevent turning on e.g. taped over
Devices capable of generating extreme heat (e.g. diving lamps, soldering irons)
YES
must have:
- either the battery, heat producing component or fuse removed from the device
Approval – check the Approval Letter and confirm carriage requirements are met, enter approval
number into passenger’s PNR or obtain a Verbal Approval and enter it into passenger’s PNR
- * ONE EPIRB or PLB (locator beacons) exceeding 2g of lithium metal content permitted for carriage within
Australia, carry-on baggage only (as per DG Approval GDG011.22).
CUSTOMISED TABLE 2.3.B – Batteries and Battery Powered Equipment (dangerous goods)
Carried by Passengers or Crew Effective 1 January - 31 December 2022
Customer Service Agents/Officers must confirm all carriage requirements are met Airline
Carry-On Checked
(dangerous goods information is available to passengers at www.qantas.com) Operator
Baggage Baggage
Unless specified, dangerous goods in carry-on baggage are permitted ‘on one’s person’. Approval
ELECTRONIC DEVICES (PORTABLE) CONTAINING NON-SPILLABLE AND OTHER BATTERY TYPES for personal use only
(not included in the 15 lithium battery powered portable electronic device limitation)
Non-spillable Batteries up to 12V and 100Wh e.g. Sealed Lead Acid, Valve Regulated Lead Acid, etc.
Other Battery Types e.g. Alkaline, Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) etc., in Portable
Devices/Equipment
the ON/OFF switch must be protected from turning on or NO
the battery is disconnected, and the terminals protected e.g. in retail packaging, taped,
plastic bags etc.
MOBILITY AIDS
Dry Batteries/Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries Easily Removed from a Mobility Aid e.g., NiCad, NiMH.
battery/batteries must be removed from the mobility aid
the removed battery/batteries must be packed in a strong rigid container with the terminals
protected
notify the Pilot in Command or contact Load Control
YES
Approval – check the Approval Letter and confirm carriage requirements are met, enter approval
number into passenger’s PNR or obtain a Verbal Approval and enter it into passenger’s PNR
Dry Batteries/Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries Not Easily Removed from a Mobility Aid e.g. NiCad,
NiMH.
battery must remain securely attached to the aid with the terminals protected
if available, the aid’s freewheel mode must be activated
notify the Pilot in Command or contact Load Control
YES
Approval – check the Approval Letter and confirm carriage requirements are met, enter approval number
into passenger’s PNR or obtain a Verbal Approval and enter it into passenger’s PNR
CUSTOMISED TABLE 2.3.B – Batteries and Battery Powered Equipment (dangerous goods)
Carried by Passengers or Crew Effective 1 January - 31 December 2022
Customer Service Agents/Officers must confirm all carriage requirements are met Airline
Carry-On Checked
(dangerous goods information is available to passengers at www.qantas.com) Operator
Baggage Baggage
Unless specified, dangerous goods in carry-on baggage are permitted ‘on one’s person’. Approval
Spare Dry Batteries/Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries for a Mobility aid (only permitted with the Mobility
Aid)
maximum 2 spare batteries
must be packed in a strong rigid container with the terminals protected
notify the Pilot in Command or contact Load Control
YES
Approval – check the Approval Letter and confirm carriage requirements are met, enter approval
number into passenger’s PNR or obtain a Verbal Approval and enter it into passenger’s PNR
Lithium Ion Batteries Easily Removed from a Mobility Aid
battery/batteries must be removed from the aid (e.g. by pax or instruction from the pax)
the Watt hour (Wh) rating of the removed battery must not exceed 300Wh*
all terminals must be protected e.g. taped etc.
all removed batteries must be protected from damage e.g. in a protective pouch/bag
YES
notify the Pilot in Command or contact Load Control
Approval – check the Approval Letter and confirm carriage requirements are met, enter approval
number into passenger’s PNR or obtain a Verbal Approval and enter it into passenger’s PNR
* 1 battery exceeding 300Wh permitted only for carriage within Australia (as per GDG013LR.22)
Lithium Ion Batteries Not Easily Removed from a Mobility Aid
battery must remain securely attached to the aid with the terminals protected
if available, the aid’s freewheel mode must be activated
no Watt hour (Wh) restriction applies
notify the Pilot in Command or contact Load Control
YES
Approval – check the Approval Letter and confirm carriage requirements are met, enter approval
number into passenger’s PNR or obtain a Verbal Approval and enter it into passenger’s PNR
CUSTOMISED TABLE 2.3.B – Batteries and Battery Powered Equipment (dangerous goods)
Carried by Passengers or Crew Effective 1 January - 31 December 2022
Customer Service Agents/Officers must confirm all carriage requirements are met Airline
Carry-On Checked
(dangerous goods information is available to passengers at www.qantas.com) Operator
Baggage Baggage
Unless specified, dangerous goods in carry-on baggage are permitted ‘on one’s person’. Approval
Spare Lithium Ion Batteries for a Mobility Aid (only permitted with the Mobility Aid)
only 1 spare lithium ion battery not exceeding 300Wh or 2 spare batteries each not exceeding
160Wh;
each battery must be protected from damage e.g. in a protective pouch/bag
notify the Pilot in Command or contact Load Control
YES
Approval – check the Approval Letter and confirm carriage requirements are met, enter approval
number into passenger’s PNR or obtain a Verbal Approval and enter it into passenger’s PNR
Note: Spare lithium ion mobility aid batteries exceeding 300Wh are forbidden.
Non-Spillable Batteries Easily Removed from a Mobility Aid e.g. AGM, SLA, etc.
battery/batteries must be removed from the mobility aid
the removed battery/batteries must be packed in a strong rigid container with the terminals
protected
notify the Pilot in Command or contact Load Control
YES
Approval – check the Approval Letter and confirm carriage requirements are met, enter approval number
into passenger’s PNR or obtain a Verbal Approval and enter it into passenger’s PNR
Non-Spillable Batteries Not Easily Removed from a Mobility Aid e.g. AGM, SLA, etc.
battery must remain securely attached to the aid with the terminals protected
if available, the aid’s freewheel mode must be activated
notify the Pilot in Command or contact Load Control YES
Approval – check the Approval Letter and confirm carriage requirements are met, enter approval
number into passenger’s PNR or obtain a Verbal Approval and enter it into passenger’s PNR
Spare Non-Spillable Batteries for a Mobility aid (only permitted with the Mobility Aid)
1 spare battery or 1 ‘set of spare batteries’* required to operate the mobility aid
must be packed in a strong rigid container with the terminals protected
notify the Pilot in Command or contact Load Control
Approval – check the Approval Letter and confirm carriage requirements are met, enter approval YES
number into passenger’s PNR or obtain a Verbal Approval and enter it into passenger’s PNR
*One set of spare batteries permitted only for carriage within Australia (as per DG Approval’s
GDG012NS.22, GDG013NSR.22,)
CUSTOMISED TABLE 2.3.B – Batteries and Battery Powered Equipment (dangerous goods)
Carried by Passengers or Crew Effective 1 January - 31 December 2022
Customer Service Agents/Officers must confirm all carriage requirements are met Airline
Carry-On Checked
(dangerous goods information is available to passengers at www.qantas.com) Operator
Baggage Baggage
Unless specified, dangerous goods in carry-on baggage are permitted ‘on one’s person’. Approval
Spillable Batteries Not Removed from a Mobility Aid
battery/batteries must remain attached to the aid with the terminals protected
the aid must be loaded/stowed/secured/unloaded in an upright position
notify the Pilot in Command or contact Load Control
YES
Approval – check the Approval Letter and confirm carriage requirements are met, enter approval number
into passenger’s PNR or obtain a Verbal Approval and enter it into passenger’s PNR
POWER TOOLS CONTAINING BATTERIES - no more than 15 lithium battery powered portable electronic devices (including power tools), in
total and for personal use only, are permitted per passenger
Lithium Ion Batteries (rechargeable) not exceeding 100Wh Removed/Detached
from the Tool
all terminals must be protected e.g. in retail packaging, taped, plastic bags etc.
(these form part of the total spare battery limit)
NO
Note: All tools (minus the battery) must be carried in checked baggage only.
Lithium Ion Batteries (rechargeable) not exceeding 100Wh Contained in/Attached to the Tool
the ON/OFF switch must be protected from turning on e.g. taped
the tool must be securely contained in either a hard/moulded case or a
sturdy box, unable to move
NO
only 1 tool per box or 2 are permitted in a hard case if the case is
specifically moulded to securely fit 2 tools
Lithium Ion Batteries (rechargeable) exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh
Removed/Detached from the Tool
only 2 spares per passenger (these form part of the total spare battery limit)
all terminals must be protected e.g. in retail packaging, taped, plastic bags etc.
Approval – check the Approval Letter and confirm carriage requirements are met, enter approval
YES
number into passenger’s PNR or obtain a Verbal Approval and enter it into passenger’s PNR
Note: All tools (minus the battery) must be carried in checked baggage only.
CUSTOMISED TABLE 2.3.B – Batteries and Battery Powered Equipment (dangerous goods)
Carried by Passengers or Crew Effective 1 January - 31 December 2022
Customer Service Agents/Officers must confirm all carriage requirements are met Airline
Carry-On Checked
(dangerous goods information is available to passengers at www.qantas.com) Operator
Baggage Baggage
Unless specified, dangerous goods in carry-on baggage are permitted ‘on one’s person’. Approval
Lithium Ion Batteries (rechargeable) exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh Contained
In/Attached to the Tool
the ON/OFF switch must be protected from turning on e.g. taped
the tool must be securely contained in either a hard/moulded case or a sturdy box, unable to move
only 1 tool per box or 2 are permitted in a hard case if the case is specifically moulded to securely fit
2 tools
YES
Approval – check the Approval Letter and confirm carriage requirements are met, enter approval
number into passenger’s PNR or obtain a Verbal Approval and enter it into passenger’s PNR
SECURITY TYPE EQUIPMENT e.g. attaché cases, cash bags, cash boxes
fitted with a device that prevents accidental activation
containing lithium ion batteries not exceeding 100Wh or lithium metal batteries not
exceeding 2g of lithium metal content
containing gases to expel gas or ink cartridges not exceeding 50ml YES
Approval – check the Approval Letter and confirm carriage requirements are met, enter approval
number into passenger’s PNR or obtain a Verbal Approval and enter it into passenger’s PNR
Important - Allowances are for personal use only. Commercial quantities are not permitted as passenger baggage and must be sent as freight.
Formulas
- determine the Watt Hour (Wh) rating of a battery - Voltage (V) x Amps (Ah) = Watt Hours (Wh)
- convert Milliamps to Amps - divide Milliamps (mAh) by 1000