Comment on Can I pack a couple of laptops in checked baggage from Melbourne Airport?
towerful@programming.dev 17 hours ago
Lithium ion batteries cannot go in the hold.
They are a huge amount of stored chemical energy that wants to turn into a fire, and fires on airplanes are one of the most dangerous things. Fires in the hold even more so.
Lithium ion batteries need to be carry on, so if they do try and start a fire they can be quickly spotted and dealt with
dgriffith@aussie.zone 16 hours ago
This is inaccurate. OP , look it up for your airline. You’ll find all the information you need for your particular circumstances in a handy guide on their website, because they very much want you to know.
In general though:
Devices containing batteries with less than 100Wh capacity can go in checked luggage as long as they are completely turned off and can’t be accidentally turned on. There are limits to how many, a suitcase full of laptops will be frowned upon.
Spare batteries (for eg power tools) need to go in carry-on and again, there are limits to how many.
Anything > 100Wh, like scooters or biiiiig powerbanks need special permission or are banned outright.