Airline travel with lithium batteries

Going on my first overseas wedding tomorrow. Reading about battery concerns and air travel has me a little worried. They talk about a maximum of 25grams of lithium content per battery.

Here is the resource I've been referencing.
http://www.faa.gov …sengers_and_bat​teries.pdf

Is there going to be a problem with the LP-E6 batteries?
And I take it rechargeable AA's are not an issue eh?

I don't know about international flights but I had 3 LP-E6 batteries in my carry-on when I traveled to DC and was not even asked about the contents of the bag nor asked to have my camera bag to be opened, at all.

Thanks fancis_a. That is reassuring.

You need a big stonking battery for the lithium rule to come into effect. I fly with an Anton Bauer Dionic 90, which is a 500g brick that can power a full-size camcorder for several hours, and it's perfectly legal. However, the Dionic 160, which is almost a kilo in weight, is not allowed.

Airlines are often more lax than some people tend to think. No one ever checks the size or weight of your carry-on. You can often get away with overloading your baggage by a bit over the limit. This is all on international airlines, which tend to be more stringent compared to domestic.

You will find more concern, if any, directed toward your stash of "extra" batteries not installed in a device. Most rechargeables can deliver tremendous amounts of current if the terminals get shorted. In the old days a AA nicad in your pocket could weld car keys together! That being said if you have protective covers for the batteries use them; otherwise wrap individually in small Ziplock bags.

do not place them inside your checked luggage - aka the one you will only see later after the flight.
However, seems that rechargeable a batteries and regular alkaline/lithium ( not sure if both) must be in your checked luggage.
For sure the lithium type SHOULD go in your carry-on/personal bag along with the other camera gear

I have been on countless domestic flights carrying 3 LP-E6 batteries in my camera backpack. Not once have I been stopped or asked about them. I imagine you wouldn't have any issues on your international flight.

John from PA wrote in post #15683808
You will find more concern, if any, directed toward your stash of "extra" batteries not installed in a device. Most rechargeables can deliver tremendous amounts of current if the terminals get shorted. In the old days a AA nicad in your pocket could weld car keys together! That being said if you have protective covers for the batteries use them; otherwise wrap individually in small Ziplock bags.

^^^ This. Make sure you have the protective covers on them.

I've never had battery trouble on domestic or international flights. My tripod on the other hand...they let me on in Seattle but in Taipei told me I couldn't carry it and checked it for me. I thought it would be lost but they put it in a nice box, padded and taped it and it arrived safe and sound.

John from PA wrote in post #15683808
You will find more concern, if any, directed toward your stash of "extra" batteries not installed in a device.

Yep, I always carry my spares in my checked luggage, but have never been questioned about the batteries on my camera (with grip) or flash when carried on. That is for both domestic and international flights.

Kolor-Pikker wrote in post #15683741
No one ever checks the size or weight of your carry-on.

Ha! Obviously you've never come across Ryanair.

I have flown to Asia on numerous occasions most recent was 2010, and never had any issues with TSA, or overseas customs regarding camera gear or batteries. I use a backpack that included my camera, lenses, batteries and flash, laptop. Never had any problems. Tripod went in my checked bag.

The "official" line is at http://www.tsa.gov …vel-batteries-and-devices. Note the caution NOT to carry batteries in checked luggage, use protective covers or wrap or tape individually. As I said before, it is rare to have any issues.

I've traveled with eight LP-E6 and three LP-E4 (1D4) batteries domestically and internationally to Vietnam with no issues. You should be fine.

WT...
All cellphones have Lith batteries. Now how are they different from camera batteries?