Mobility Aids
Before flying, it's important to know how to pack your mobility aids correctly while adhering to the dangerous goods regulations.
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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.
| Airline approval required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | Yes |
| Checked baggage | No |
Requirements
- the battery(s) must be removed from the mobility aid
- all the terminals must be individually protected to prevent short circuiting, e.g. taped
- the battery(s) must be protected from damage e.g. protective bag/pouch
Non-spillable/Dry Cell battery easily removed from a mobility aid
e.g. AGM, Deep Cycle, SLA, NiMH, NiCad
Important
Battery powered mobility aids must be declared during check-in.
| Airline approval required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | No |
| Checked baggage | Yes |
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
What batteries (not easily removed) you can carry and requirements of how to pack:
Lithium-ion battery not easily removed from a mobility aid
Important
Battery powered mobility aids must be declared during check-in.
| Airline approval required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | No |
| Checked baggage | Yes |
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
Non-spillable/Dry cell battery not easily removed from a mobility aid
e.g. AGM, Deep Cycle, SLA, NiMH, NiCad
Important
Battery operated mobility aids must be declared during check-in.
| Airline approval required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Carry-on baggage | No |
| Checked baggage | Yes |
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
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 FreightOpens external site Office.
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.
Qantas Group customers are advised to refer to the Product SafetyOpens external site 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.