Di2 batteries and flights? Recent experiences?
02-22-19, 03:50 AM
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Di2 batteries and flights? Recent experiences?
Airports have become pretty strict about batteries in check in. Any recent experiences?
02-22-19, 08:15 AM
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As I understand it, basically it's ok if the battery is installed in the 'device'. Spare batteries not installed is another matter and supposedly in carry-ons only. YMMV as these are I believe the current US guidelines.
02-22-19, 08:32 AM
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03-01-19, 07:47 AM
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News on this... As of Feb 27, 2019 the FAA has banned all
lithium batteries from the cargo holds of passenger aircraft.
The wording is:
> prohibits the transport of lithium ion cells and batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft
and additionally:
> does not restrict passengers or crew members from bringing personal items or electronic devices containing lithium cells or batteries aboard aircraft
There is no provision for allowing batteries "installed in
equipment", so it looks like all the batteries must be
plucked from our devices and carried in hand.
There is a provision for reduced charge and 'in equipment'
for cargo-only/freight airplanes.
lithium batteries from the cargo holds of passenger aircraft.
The wording is:
> prohibits the transport of lithium ion cells and batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft
and additionally:
> does not restrict passengers or crew members from bringing personal items or electronic devices containing lithium cells or batteries aboard aircraft
There is no provision for allowing batteries "installed in
equipment", so it looks like all the batteries must be
plucked from our devices and carried in hand.
There is a provision for reduced charge and 'in equipment'
for cargo-only/freight airplanes.
03-01-19, 10:54 AM
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As I recently posted it became a real issue for myself. Departing Ho Chi Minh (SGN) airport last week, I was pulled aside as boarding began for the flight and escorted to luggage screening and asked to open my bike case after they spotted the battery during x-ray examination. I was instructed to place the battery in my carry-on. They also confiscated two small bottles of Stans sealant as well as a bottle of chain lube. I was not in any position to debate whether their actions were appropriate. On a positive note, they had a dedicated baggage handler present to ensure bike made it on the flight.
Part of the issue is pulling the BT-DN110 from the seatpost is a real pain and if anyone has any solutions that would be great.
Part of the issue is pulling the BT-DN110 from the seatpost is a real pain and if anyone has any solutions that would be great.
03-01-19, 11:49 AM
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Externally mounted battery , so it's easier to remove., seems a obvious solution.. under saddle bag mount?
03-01-19, 12:35 PM
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News on this... As of Feb 27, 2019 the FAA has banned all
lithium batteries from the cargo holds of passenger aircraft.
The wording is:
> prohibits the transport of lithium ion cells and batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft
and additionally:
> does not restrict passengers or crew members from bringing personal items or electronic devices containing lithium cells or batteries aboard aircraft
There is no provision for allowing batteries "installed in
equipment", so it looks like all the batteries must be
plucked from our devices and carried in hand.
There is a provision for reduced charge and 'in equipment'
for cargo-only/freight airplanes.
lithium batteries from the cargo holds of passenger aircraft.
The wording is:
> prohibits the transport of lithium ion cells and batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft
and additionally:
> does not restrict passengers or crew members from bringing personal items or electronic devices containing lithium cells or batteries aboard aircraft
There is no provision for allowing batteries "installed in
equipment", so it looks like all the batteries must be
plucked from our devices and carried in hand.
There is a provision for reduced charge and 'in equipment'
for cargo-only/freight airplanes.
03-01-19, 07:04 PM
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Recent experience - my wife's Di2 bike went Denver - Munich and back again late last year on BA, no issues, no hassles.
03-01-19, 08:58 PM
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So.. using the wording you have above, you don't need to pluck the batteries from the devices. You can bring the intact device with battery installed on board, but in a carry-on? Obviously I can't see folks opening up their watches to take out the battery. For bike electronics.. eg. Garmin GPS anyone? Not an easy task to remove a battery. Some devices may have the batteries soldered into the circuitry.
05-23-19, 03:45 AM
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Just a warning. Just yesterday a friend was asked to take out the di2 battery from his bike at check in. This was in AbuDhabi. So, they might be implementing the new rules after all. This is why I wanted to switch the location of my battery.
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