Travelers, please keep rechargeable devices in your carry-on, not checked baggage. Follow your airline’s power bank rules, and if a device overheats or starts smoking, tell a flight attendant immediately. Pack smart, #PackSafe. Learn more at faa.gov/packsafe.
A cellphone caught fire on a British Airways flight from London to Las Vegas on Monday, the airline said. cbsn.ws/3QmcpBG
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Make sure to #PackSafe! Batteries and electronics 📱should be stored in your carry-on bag only. See our guidance for packing rechargeable devices and other items at faa.gov/packsafe.
ALT Passenger charging phone with portable charger
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Hey travelers! Going somewhere for spring break? 🌴 🏖️ Before you fly, make sure you pack your luggage safely. Check out our rules for traveling with portable chargers, laptops, vapes and other lithium battery-powered devices. Visit faa.gov/packsafe for guidance and check your airline’s policy. #PackSafe
ALT A green backpack on a light wooden surface is partially open, revealing a smartphone, earphones, pens, a closed blue notebook, and a white tablet. Nearby, a silver laptop and black external hard drive connected via a cable are arranged neatly.
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Lithium batteries pack serious power. Before you fly, pack battery-powered devices in your carry-on only, check your airline’s policy, and use our watt-hour calculator to confirm your batteries are permitted: bit.ly/41BRXiE #PackSafe
Jan 13
Tampa Bay 28's Julie Salomone explored the FAA's new statement and its importance regarding lithium batteries and commercial air travel. Read >> wfts.tv/457OsCe
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As Christmas wraps up and you head to your next destination, visit faa.gov/packsafe for info on packing lithium batteries, rechargeable devices for a safe flight. 🧳✈️ #PackSafe #HolidayTravel
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Holiday travel starts with smart packing! 🎄✈️ Know the power of the lithium batteries you’re bringing and where to pack them. Learn more: bit.ly/41BRXiE #PackSafe
23 Dec 2025
Lithium batteries and wrapped gifts are among the items TSA and FAA are looking out for. wtsp.com/article/travel/trav…
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Helpful info, @TSA! Also, check out our #PackSafe chart for more packing tips to keep you safe in the cabin. faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe
Do you love the snow? Does your holiday tradition involve winter sports? If you're not sure where (or how) to pack your skis & skates for your next trip, check out our "What Can I Bring?" tool before you fly.
Details here: tsa.gov/travel/security-scre…
#HolidayTravel
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リチウム電池は発火・爆発の危険性があるため、機内持ち込み手荷物として管理するのが原則👇
faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lith…
FAA（アメリカ連邦航空局 / Federal Aviation Administration） が定める「リチウム電池に関する航空機内持ち込み・預け入れルール（PackSafe規定）」
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Laptops. Phones. Headphones. Power banks.
They all use lithium-ion batteries—and they’re in your bag when you fly. But do you know where to pack them and what to do if one overheats or smokes in the air? FAA fire safety expert Dr. Robert Ochs breaks it down so you can #PackSafe and take the right action if an incident occurs. Learn how the FAA is taking action: bit.ly/3I5hdY4
Get more resources at faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe.
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Thanks @TSA! Travelers: Do your rechargeable devices meet aviation safety requirements? Use our #PackSafe Watt-Hour Calculator to know for sure: bit.ly/41BRXiE.
Traveling with any spare or uninstalled lithium-ion batteries? These items must be carried on! You can find more information on traveling with lithium metal and lithium-ion batteries by visiting the @FAANews link here: faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/port…
ALT A FAA graphic displaying how to travel with spare lithium-ion batteries and power banks. They must be in a carry-on bag. 0-100 watt-hour batteries allowed. 101-160 watt-hour possible at a maximum of two and with air carrier approval. 161 watt-hour not permitted unless used in a mobility device. Check with your airline for specific details.
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Not sure if your rechargeable batteries are safe to fly? ✈️ Use our #PackSafe Watt-Hour Calculator to ensure your devices meet aviation safety regulations. Learn more at bit.ly/41BRXiE. #PackSafe
ALT Green backpack with electronic devices like tablets and a smartphone, headphones, and notebooks on a wooden surface. PackSafe logo visible on the right.
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Your rechargeable devices like power banks and laptops can pose a fire risk in flight. @CNN’s @PeteMuntean and the FAA Tech Center explain why it’s critical to keep lithium battery-powered items in the cabin and not in your checked bags. #PackSafe and smart! Learn more at faa.gov/packsafe.
25 Aug 2025
NEW: The risk of electronic devices *catching fire* on planes is rising. New data says in-flight fires are happening 2x per week! Thanks to @FAANews for the rare (and eye-opening!) demo. cnn.com/2025/08/22/travel/ba…
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FAA hazardous material inspectors work hard to keep unsafe luggage and cargo off planes. Learn about their safety-critical work and take a look at FAA resources to help pack and ship safely. bit.ly/4fEBmR8 #PackSafe #SafeCargo #FAAInAction
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Not sure how to pack your sunscreen for a flight? No worries! Whether it’s spray or cream, it can fly—just follow @TSA's 3-1-1 rule:
🧴 3.4 oz or less
🧳 In a quart-sized, resealable bag
🌞🕶️ Grab your hat, shades & sun protection and you’re good to go!
More tips ➡️ faa.gov/packsafe #PackSafe
ALT images of sunscreen bottles and luggage. text reads: how to pack sunscreen. Whether cream, pump spray or aerosol, sunscreen is a toiletry item and can go in your checked or carry-on bag based on container size. Carry-on - 3.4 oz or less. Checked - 18 oz or less. Always protect aerosols with their locks or caps.
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１キロか〜💦普段から結構荷物多い方だから、やっぱり１キロだと重いかな〜。教えて下さってありがとうございます。
以前うきたんさんに教えて頂いたpacksafeのウエストバッグは今や私の相棒です💕
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To protect the safety of the flight crew and passengers, please check for damaged or recalled battery-powered electronics and power banks before you fly. These devices can spark or overheat and are strictly prohibited on aircraft. To learn more visit faa.gov/packsafe. #PackSafe #FAAInTheAir
ALT A person in a blue shirt and dark pants with a suitcase, holding a smartphone connected to a power bank.
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Vapes are the second leading cause of lithium battery incidents involving smoke, fire or extreme heat on aircraft over the past decade. If you are traveling with these devices, be sure to put them in your carry-on and keep them close and accessible on the aircraft. Learn more at faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe and check with your airline for additional requirements. #PackSafe #FAAInTheAir
ALT Two electronic cigarettes, one gold and one silver, standing upright on a wooden surface against a dark background.
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DYK lithium batteries can overheat and even ignite? That's why spare and loose lithium batteries are forbidden in checked bags whether in packaging, in their chargers, or as rechargeable power banks. Learn about safe packing with batteries at bit.ly/3FLi3I4, and check with your airline for additional requirements. #PackSafe #Travel
ALT PackSafe collage of lithium batteries, chargers and a power drill
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