Avoid unnecessary disruptions this Easter by keeping power banks, spare batteries, vapes and e-cigarettes out of checked bags and carrying them with you in aircraft cabins.
Planning ahead and following important advice from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s Pack Right. Safe Flight. campaign will help to keep Easter travel plans running smoothly.
Putting the wrong thing in checked luggage can put a significant damper on Easter plans by causing delays, missed flights or in-flight safety risks.
Safe holidays begin by visiting our Pack Right. Safe Flight. website before leaving for the airport and discovering what can and can’t be packed.
Lithium-ion batteries top the list of common problem items, and most travellers now carry at least 4 rechargeable (lithium-powered) devices on to planes.
‘Devices like phones, laptops, vapes and power banks are things we regularly travel with – but when they’re packed incorrectly, they can pose a serious fire risk,’ CASA CEO and Director of Aviation Safety Pip Spence said.
‘Spare lithium batteries, e-cigarettes, vapes and power banks must never be packed in checked baggage. They should always be carried in the cabin, where cabin crew are trained to respond to any incidents.
‘Electrical devices that need to be plugged into mains power are OK to include in your checked baggage.
‘You can search our website for these and other commonly packed items – including aerosols, sparklers, and cleaning products – to find out whether they can be carried at all, where they should be packed, and what conditions apply.’
Failing to declare dangerous goods when checking in, whether online or at the airport, is a serious offence. Incorrect or misleading declarations can lead to significant penalties.
‘The aviation industry is under stress because of events not of its making,’ Ms Spence said. ‘So if you’re travelling, please treat your fellow passengers and airline staff with respect.
‘When the crew ask you to do things it’s to keep you safe, so please follow their instructions.’
CASA will continue to inspect airlines and other aviation operations over Easter to ensure high safety standards are being maintained.
Media contact: CASA Media 1 300 773 806 [email protected]
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