Air travel with LiPo batteries - a response from the CAA.

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Originally Posted by Mash Potato

Any updates on this folks?

I've tried contacting the airline I'm travelling with but seem to be drawing a blank. Info I have found seems to be that the rules have recently changed, but if I can get a definitive answer or pointer to the info that would be ideal.

Not racing lipo's but I had to bring 3 large 18v 5000mAh Lion drill batteries home from the USA recently and asked at check in. In short the above advice is still correct. All batteries (including ones in the car) must be in your hand baggage and almost certainly will be checked at the scanners. Cover the terminals with tape and you will be fine. I had a guy at the scanner query it saying they were not permitted but I stood my ground and he checked with a supervisor and I was cleared to travel.