Lithium-ion battery-operated mobility aids

What batteries (easily removed) you can carry and requirements of how to pack:

Lithium-ion battery easily removed from a mobility aid

Important

Battery-powered mobility aids must be declared during check-in.

Requirements

• The battery(s) must be removed from the mobility aid.
• The removed battery(s) must not exceed 300Wh.
• All the terminals must be individually protected to prevent short circuiting, e.g. taped.
• Battery(s) must be protected from damage, e.g. in a protective bag/pouch.

Lithium-ion battery not easily removed from a mobility aid

Important

Battery-powered mobility aids must be declared during check-in.

Requirements

• The battery(s) must be removed from the mobility aid with the terminals protected.

• If available, the aid's free-wheel mode must be activated prior to loading.

• The aid must be switched off.

Spare battery(s) for a lithium-ion battery mobility aid

• Maximum of one spare battery not exceeding 300Wh or two spare batteries not exceeding 160Wh each.
• Battery terminals must be individually protected to prevent short circuiting, e.g. taped.
• Battery(s) must be protected from damage, e.g. in a protective bag/pouch.
• Must be in carry-on baggage only.

Non-spillable, Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) and dry battery-operated mobility aids

Non-spillable and dry cell battery easily removed from a mobility aid

e.g. AGM, Deep Cycle, SLA, NiMH and NiCad.

Important

Battery-powered mobility aids must be declared during check-in.

Requirements

• The battery(s) must be removed from the mobility aid.
• The removed battery(s) must be packed in a strong, rigid container with terminals protected.

Non-spillable and dry cell battery not easily removed from a mobility aid

e.g. AGM, Deep Cycle, SLA, NiMH and NiCad.

Important

Battery-powered mobility aids must be declared during check-in.

Requirements

• The battery must remain securely attached to the mobility aid with the terminals protected.

• If available, the aid's free-wheel mode must be activated prior to loading.

• The aid must be switched off.

Spare battery(s) for a non-spillable, Nickel Metal Hydride and dry battery mobility aid

• Maximum one spare non-spillable battery.
• Maximum two spare nickel-metal hydride or dry batteries.
• Must be packed in a strong rigid container with terminals protected.
• Must be checked baggage only.

Further information on dangerous goods

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations describe in detail what dangerous goods may be transported by air, in what quantities, and how they should be packed. For details on how to safely transport your dangerous goods, contact your local Qantas Freight office.

Forbidden dangerous goods

For a summary of common items that are classified as dangerous goods, view our prohibited and check with airline dangerous goods (PDF)- passengers are forbidden to carry them on an aircraft.

Important information regarding electronic devices

Qantas Group customers are advised to refer to the Product Safety website for a list of products that contain dangerous goods that have been recalled due to faults.

Customers planning to travel with these products should refer to the original manufacturer for further information and recall instructions.