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Sep 01, 2023

IATA

Dangerous goods can only be transported by air if they are prepared by qualified

Dangerous goods can only be transported by air if they are prepared by qualified personnel, unless if they are excepted. However, some dangerous goods may be carried in baggage by passengers and crew if the specified requirements can be met.

See which dangerous goods can be transported in an aircraft in this extract of the Dangerous Goods Regulations which sets the standards for the transport of dangerous goods by air.

A lithium battery can be carried by air depending on its configuration and Watt-hour rating (for rechargeable) or lithium content (for non-rechargeable). In addition, spare batteries may not be placed in checked baggage.

Find more information about transporting lithium batteries (pdf)

Balance wheel, air wheel, solo wheel, mini balance board and hoverboard, are considered small lithium battery powered vehicles. Please find instructions and a list of airlines that don't accept these devices in passenger baggage: see the small vehicles powered by lithium batteries - passenger provisions (pdf).

To support operators (airlines) to safely and efficiently accept and transport battery-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids required by passengers with reduced mobility. IATA with our member airlines prepared the battery-powered wheelchair and mobility aid guidance document (pdf).

Download the guidance document to see the requirements that apply to battery-powered mobility aids in accordance with the 64th (2023) edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. The guidance document includes information that passengers should provide to the airline to ensure that on arrival at the airport, their battery-powered mobility aid can be accepted and loaded on the aircraft with the minimum of delay.

More information on infectious substances classification and packaging can be found in the DG Documentation page.