Rules differ by region: Rules are consistent worldwide: smart luggage with a non-removable lithium battery is banned from checked baggage by most airlines. With a removable battery, the bag can be checked and the battery carried on. The battery watt-hour limits that apply to power banks apply here too.
💼 Cabin bag
Yes
Permitted in carry-on regardless of battery type.
✈️ Hold (checked)
Depends
Battery must be removable and removed before check-in. Non-removable battery: most airlines will refuse the bag entirely. Check your airline's policy.
💡 Tip: Many airlines now ban smart luggage with non-removable batteries entirely. If your bag has a removable battery, remove it before checking in and carry it in your hand luggage. Check your airline's specific policy before flying.
Airline-specific rules
🇺🇸American AirlinesNon-removable batteries over 100Wh not accepted as checked or cabin baggage.
🇺🇸DeltaNon-removable lithium batteries banned; removable battery must be removed for checked bags.
🇩🇪LufthansaBattery must be removable and removed when checking the bag.
🇬🇧British AirwaysSmart bags with non-removable batteries cannot be checked; battery must come out for hold.
🇮🇪RyanairBattery must be removed before placing in hold; carry removed battery in cabin.
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