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Artemis II Astronauts Set Record, Name Crater

A few minutes before 2PM ET on Monday, the crew of Artemis II broke a record set 56 years ago by the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission – at over 248,655 miles, they have now traveled farther from Earth than any humans before them. They marked the occasion with a crater naming ceremony that left the […]

TSA Regulations on Battery Limits for Carry-On Bags Clarified

thermal runaway, which has the potential to ignite fires. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have established specific guidelines for electronic devices, including batteries, that you must follow for a hassle-free air travel experience. Adhering to these guidelines is crucial because failing to comply and bringing questionable electronics can lead to complications during security screenings or while boarding your flight.

FAA stipulations regarding batteries in carry-on baggage can generally be categorized into two types: guidelines about spare or uninstalled lithium-ion or lithium-metal batteries, which encompass power banks and phone cases with integrated batteries, and guidelines concerning devices with integrated batteries, such as laptops, smartphones, and similar electronics. Here’s all the essential information you need regarding traveling with batteries on an airplane.

Power banks, spares, and other uninstalled batteries