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Smartbag used to recharge portable electronic devices
What bags you can carry and requirements of how to pack:
Removable lithium batteries or lithium power banks exceeding 2.7Wh or 0.3g of lithium-metal content installed in a bag that are used to recharge portable electronic devices.
Important
Baggage fitted with non-removable lithium batteries or power banks are forbidden.
Requirements
- If in checked baggage the lithium battery or lithium power bank must be removed from the bag. The removed lithium battery or power bank must be in carry-on baggage only. Refer to spare batteries and power banks for carriage requirements.
- Baggage with the lithium battery or power bank not removed must travel in carry-on baggage only.
Note: Non-lithium batteries/power banks can remain fitted in the bag and carried as carry-on or checked baggage.
Smartbag used to power inbuilt electronic bag functions
What bags you can carry and requirements of how to pack:
Removable lithium batteries or lithium power banks exceeding 2.7Wh or 0.3g of lithium-metal content installed in a bag that are used to power an inbuilt function.
Important
Baggage fitted with non-removable lithium batteries or power banks are forbidden.
Requirements
- If in checked baggage the lithium battery or lithium power bank must be removed from the bag. The removed lithium battery or power bank must be in carry-on baggage only. Refer to spare batteries and power banks for carriage requirements.
- Baggage with the lithium battery or power bank not removed must travel in carry-on baggage only.
Note: Non-lithium batteries/power banks can remain fitted in the bag and carried as carry-on or checked baggage.
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.