Is a AA battery a lithium battery?

What Are AA Batteries? The AA Battery is a small cylindrical cell battery of alkaline, lithium, or Ni-MH composition. The AA Battery is an extremely common battery and is produced by many large brands such as Duracell, Atomic, Energizer, Toshiba, and more.



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In most cases, you can substitute alkaline batteries for lithium batteries, but there are some important considerations. Alkaline batteries have a different voltage and capacity compared to lithium batteries. Lithium batteries typically have a higher voltage and longer-lasting power.

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Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, including power banks and cell phone battery charging cases, must be carried in carry-on baggage only. With airline approval, passengers may also carry up to two spare larger lithium ion batteries (101–160 Wh) or lithium metal batteries (2-8 grams).

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Generally nothing happens. You can carry most electronic devices with installed lithium batteries in checked luggage. You cannot carry loose batteries or ones in external chargers. Refer to the FAA FAQ on batteries .

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The TSA's “Can I Bring” search tool breaks it down for you: Dry batteries (your common household AA, AAA, C, and D batteries) are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags. Lithium batteries with 100 watt hours or less in a device are allowed in carry-on bags and checked bags, with some limits.

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lithium metal and lithium ion/polymer batteries are prohibited in checked baggage—this includes external battery packs. Electronic cigarettes and vaporizers are also prohibited in checked baggage. “Checked baggage” includes bags checked at the gate or planeside.

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If these devices are packed in checked baggage, they should be turned completely off, protected from accidental activation and packed so they are protected from damage. Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries, electronic cigarettes and vaping devices are prohibited in checked baggage.

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5 A maximum of 15 Personal Electronic Devices per passenger and 20 lithium metal batteries per passenger are permitted on each flight.

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Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries should be carried in carry-on baggage. Most other consumer electronic devices containing batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage.

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Methods include: leaving the batteries in their retail packaging, covering battery terminals with tape, using a battery case, using a battery sleeve in a camera bag, or putting them snugly in a plastic bag or protective pouch.

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Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries should be carried in carry-on baggage. Most other consumer electronic devices containing batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage.

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