Spare batteries and power banks
If you’re travelling with power banks, they must be packed in your carry-on baggage. Keep power banks within easy reach during the flight for quick access in case of an issue. We don’t recommend the use or charging of power banks on board due to safety.
Damaged (e.g. swollen) or defective lithium batteries and power banks pose significant safety risks and are forbidden to be carried.
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What you can carry and requirements on how to pack
No more than 20 spare batteries in total, for personal use, are permitted per passenger. All other battery restrictions still apply e.g. no more than two spare lithium batteries exceeding 100Wh and up to 160Wh, are permitted and forms part of the total carried.
A combination of batteries may be carried e.g. 10 x 98Wh lithium ion + 2 x 138Wh lithium ion + 2 x 12V and 98Wh non-spillable + 6 x alkaline.
Note: Watt hours (Wh) are determined by multiplying the voltage (V) by the amp hours (Ah), i.e. 12V x 5Ah = 60Wh.
For further information on batteries and battery powered equipment, visit the CASA Safety Video - Travelling Safely with lithium batteries and CASA Pack Right page.
Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable) - not exceeding 100Wh
Requirements
- The battery terminals must be protected e.g. taping over the exposed terminals.
Lithium-ion battery (rechargeable) - exceeding 100Wh and up to 160Wh
Important
Lithium-ion batteries over 160Wh are forbidden as passenger baggage and must be sent as freight.
Lithium-ion batteries must be declared during check-in.
Requirements
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Only two spares per passenger.
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The battery terminals must be protected e.g. taping over the exposed terminals.
Lithium-metal batteries (non-rechargeable) - not exceeding 2g of lithium metal content
Requirements
- The battery terminals must be protected e.g. taping over the exposed terminals.
Lithium-metal batteries (non-rechargeable) - exceeding 2g up to 8g of lithium-metal content for portable medical equipment only
Requirement
- Only two spares per passenger.
- The battery terminals must be protected e.g. taping over the exposed terminals.
Non-spillable batteries up to 12V and 100Wh
Important
Non-spillable batteries must be declared during check-in.
Requirements
- Only two spares per passenger.
- The battery terminals must be protected e.g. taping over the exposed terminals.
Other batteries e.g. Alkaline, Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Nickel Cadmium (NiCad)
Important
Non-spillable batteries must be declared during check-in.
Requirements
- The battery terminal must be protected e.g. taping over the exposed terminals.
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.