Are AirTags allowed on British Airways?

In checked baggage Smart luggage tags (e.g. Apple AirTag) may remain energised provided the device contains only lithium batteries not exceeding: Lithium metal content must not exceed 0.3g of lithium. Lithium-ion batteries must not exceed 2.7Wh.



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Lufthansa created all sorts of unnecessary confusion after it initially banned AirTags out of concern that they are powered by a lithium battery and could emit radio signals and potentially interfere with aircraft navigation.

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Batteries, electric and electronic devices. For your own personal use you can take up to 15 battery-operated Personal Electronic Devices (PED) that containing lithium batteries such as laptops, tablets, smart phones, cameras, music players, smart baggage tags (e.g. Apple AirTag).

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Lufthansa created all sorts of unnecessary confusion after it initially banned AirTags out of concern that they are powered by a lithium battery and could emit radio signals and potentially interfere with aircraft navigation.

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An Apple AirTag will help you keep track of important items, including your luggage. Stick one inside your suitcase, within a pocket or encased in a key chain.

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Yes. Your AirTag will beep in the luggage if you try to locate it in the Find My App. However, this beep from the AirTag can be insignificant if the AirTag is tucked deep in your luggage or in a noisy environment.

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Lithium batteries can catch fire
While not all batteries are prohibited in checked luggage, lithium batteries are considered hazardous and should not be packed in checked bags. If a lithium battery overheats and catches fire inside the cargo hold, the fire can quickly spread and become difficult to control.

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The AirTag Passport Wallet comes with a built-in holder for your Apple AirTag, allowing you to tap into its ultrawide-band tracking abilities to keep tabs on your personal effects like your Passport, cards, cash, boarding pass, and vaccine certificates.

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