Lithium ion batteries are now prohibited onboard a passenger aircraft

2016-06-07

Since April 1st, certain restrictions and interdictions have come into force including:

 

1. The interdiction to carry lithium ion batteriespackaged alone in a passenger aircraft. (Except if contained or packaged with, for example a cell phone, tablet, or other electronic devices.

2. Restriction to transport lithium ion batterieswhen its charge does not exceed 30% aboard a cargo aircraft.

3. Restrictions concerning the number of packages of lithium ion batteriesor lithium metal batteries permitted by shipment.

 

Please refer to packaging instructions (OACI/IATA):

965 – Lithium ion batteries

968 – Lithium metal batteries

 

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For more information, see the link below:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/safety-menu-1273.html