Is an electric scooter similar to this one generally accepted as checked-in baggage when travelling by flight?
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Is an electric scooter similar to this one generally accepted as checked-in baggage when travelling by flight?
Hello,
I am in Shenzhen today. My bicycle is pretty heavy so i am considering buying an electric scooter. You can see the links below for example, these are basic scooters without seat which look like skateboards with handlebars pretty much.
The ones below are just examples. The one I am thinking about weighs 12.5 kilo.
The question is if flights in general will accept to carry one of these electric scooters as checked-in baggage or if they will refuse?
That's it. Hope you guys can provide useful answers.
Vesa
Links (Note that these are just examples and not exactly similar to the model I am thinking about):
https://www.inlinex.com.sg/products/citybug2?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=29394099079&gclid=CKvX97fW09QCFcoTaAod_MoKrA
http://www.lazada.sg/catalog/gallery/?sku=OE702SPAA81LGISGAMZ
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asked Jun 23 '17 at 9:45
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Is an electric scooter similar to this one generally accepted as checked-in baggage when travelling by flight?
Hello,
I am in Shenzhen today. My bicycle is pretty heavy so i am considering buying an electric scooter. You can see the links below for example, these are basic scooters without seat which look like skateboards with handlebars pretty much.
The ones below are just examples. The one I am thinking about weighs 12.5 kilo.
The question is if flights in general will accept to carry one of these electric scooters as checked-in baggage or if they will refuse?
That's it. Hope you guys can provide useful answers.
Vesa
Links (Note that these are just examples and not exactly similar to the model I am thinking about):
https://www.inlinex.com.sg/products/citybug2?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=29394099079&gclid=CKvX97fW09QCFcoTaAod_MoKrA
http://www.lazada.sg/catalog/gallery/?sku=OE702SPAA81LGISGAMZ
air-travel electronic-items bicycles
asked Jun 23 '17 at 9:45
Vesa
361110
If it's properly packed within the weight and size limits then it'll be okay. However, if it contains a lithium-ion battery, it may be refused carriage depending on the airline's policies.
– Calchas
Jun 23 '17 at 10:33
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Is an electric scooter similar to this one generally accepted as checked-in baggage when travelling by flight?
Hello,
I am in Shenzhen today. My bicycle is pretty heavy so i am considering buying an electric scooter. You can see the links below for example, these are basic scooters without seat which look like skateboards with handlebars pretty much.
The ones below are just examples. The one I am thinking about weighs 12.5 kilo.
The question is if flights in general will accept to carry one of these electric scooters as checked-in baggage or if they will refuse?
That's it. Hope you guys can provide useful answers.
Vesa
Links (Note that these are just examples and not exactly similar to the model I am thinking about):
https://www.inlinex.com.sg/products/citybug2?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=29394099079&gclid=CKvX97fW09QCFcoTaAod_MoKrA
http://www.lazada.sg/catalog/gallery/?sku=OE702SPAA81LGISGAMZ
air-travel electronic-items bicycles
asked Jun 23 '17 at 9:45
Vesa
361110
Is an electric scooter similar to this one generally accepted as checked-in baggage when travelling by flight?
Hello,
I am in Shenzhen today. My bicycle is pretty heavy so i am considering buying an electric scooter. You can see the links below for example, these are basic scooters without seat which look like skateboards with handlebars pretty much.
The ones below are just examples. The one I am thinking about weighs 12.5 kilo.
The question is if flights in general will accept to carry one of these electric scooters as checked-in baggage or if they will refuse?
That's it. Hope you guys can provide useful answers.
Vesa
Links (Note that these are just examples and not exactly similar to the model I am thinking about):
https://www.inlinex.com.sg/products/citybug2?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=29394099079&gclid=CKvX97fW09QCFcoTaAod_MoKrA
http://www.lazada.sg/catalog/gallery/?sku=OE702SPAA81LGISGAMZ
air-travel electronic-items bicycles
air-travel electronic-items bicycles
asked Jun 23 '17 at 9:45
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If it's properly packed within the weight and size limits then it'll be okay. However, if it contains a lithium-ion battery, it may be refused carriage depending on the airline's policies.
– Calchas
Jun 23 '17 at 10:33
add a comment |
If it's properly packed within the weight and size limits then it'll be okay. However, if it contains a lithium-ion battery, it may be refused carriage depending on the airline's policies.
– Calchas
Jun 23 '17 at 10:33
If it's properly packed within the weight and size limits then it'll be okay. However, if it contains a lithium-ion battery, it may be refused carriage depending on the airline's policies.
– Calchas
Jun 23 '17 at 10:33
If it's properly packed within the weight and size limits then it'll be okay. However, if it contains a lithium-ion battery, it may be refused carriage depending on the airline's policies.
– Calchas
Jun 23 '17 at 10:33
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It depends on the airline and possibly legal regulations in the countries you are flying in. Electric scooters or footbikes are usually powered with a lithium ion battery and this battery usually exceeds the capacity limits on lithium ion batteries both in cabin or checked luggage.
CityBug2, the first scooter you are linking to, e.g. has a 268.8Wh lithium battery. The FAA regulations (if applicable on the flight) only allows batteries up to 100Wh (cabin or checked) and in addition (but depending on airline policies) a limited number of batteries between 100 and 160Wh in cabin luggage. Batteries larger than 160Wh are generally prohibited. European airlines usually operate with the same limitations on flights in Europe.
answered Jun 23 '17 at 10:41
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Sounds like Vesa is flying out of Shenzhen or probably Hong Kong rather than the US. The Chinese are very strict about lithium-ion batteries in terms of enforcement compared to the TSA. Hong Kong is not quite so bothered.
– Calchas
Jun 23 '17 at 10:49
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
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active
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It depends on the airline and possibly legal regulations in the countries you are flying in. Electric scooters or footbikes are usually powered with a lithium ion battery and this battery usually exceeds the capacity limits on lithium ion batteries both in cabin or checked luggage.
CityBug2, the first scooter you are linking to, e.g. has a 268.8Wh lithium battery. The FAA regulations (if applicable on the flight) only allows batteries up to 100Wh (cabin or checked) and in addition (but depending on airline policies) a limited number of batteries between 100 and 160Wh in cabin luggage. Batteries larger than 160Wh are generally prohibited. European airlines usually operate with the same limitations on flights in Europe.
answered Jun 23 '17 at 10:41
Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
31.9k480118
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Sounds like Vesa is flying out of Shenzhen or probably Hong Kong rather than the US. The Chinese are very strict about lithium-ion batteries in terms of enforcement compared to the TSA. Hong Kong is not quite so bothered.
– Calchas
Jun 23 '17 at 10:49
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
It depends on the airline and possibly legal regulations in the countries you are flying in. Electric scooters or footbikes are usually powered with a lithium ion battery and this battery usually exceeds the capacity limits on lithium ion batteries both in cabin or checked luggage.
CityBug2, the first scooter you are linking to, e.g. has a 268.8Wh lithium battery. The FAA regulations (if applicable on the flight) only allows batteries up to 100Wh (cabin or checked) and in addition (but depending on airline policies) a limited number of batteries between 100 and 160Wh in cabin luggage. Batteries larger than 160Wh are generally prohibited. European airlines usually operate with the same limitations on flights in Europe.
answered Jun 23 '17 at 10:41
Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
31.9k480118
1
Sounds like Vesa is flying out of Shenzhen or probably Hong Kong rather than the US. The Chinese are very strict about lithium-ion batteries in terms of enforcement compared to the TSA. Hong Kong is not quite so bothered.
– Calchas
Jun 23 '17 at 10:49
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
It depends on the airline and possibly legal regulations in the countries you are flying in. Electric scooters or footbikes are usually powered with a lithium ion battery and this battery usually exceeds the capacity limits on lithium ion batteries both in cabin or checked luggage.
CityBug2, the first scooter you are linking to, e.g. has a 268.8Wh lithium battery. The FAA regulations (if applicable on the flight) only allows batteries up to 100Wh (cabin or checked) and in addition (but depending on airline policies) a limited number of batteries between 100 and 160Wh in cabin luggage. Batteries larger than 160Wh are generally prohibited. European airlines usually operate with the same limitations on flights in Europe.
answered Jun 23 '17 at 10:41
Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
31.9k480118
It depends on the airline and possibly legal regulations in the countries you are flying in. Electric scooters or footbikes are usually powered with a lithium ion battery and this battery usually exceeds the capacity limits on lithium ion batteries both in cabin or checked luggage.
CityBug2, the first scooter you are linking to, e.g. has a 268.8Wh lithium battery. The FAA regulations (if applicable on the flight) only allows batteries up to 100Wh (cabin or checked) and in addition (but depending on airline policies) a limited number of batteries between 100 and 160Wh in cabin luggage. Batteries larger than 160Wh are generally prohibited. European airlines usually operate with the same limitations on flights in Europe.
answered Jun 23 '17 at 10:41
Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
31.9k480118
answered Jun 23 '17 at 10:41
Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
31.9k480118
answered Jun 23 '17 at 10:41
Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
31.9k480118
answered Jun 23 '17 at 10:41
Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
31.9k480118
31.9k480118
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Sounds like Vesa is flying out of Shenzhen or probably Hong Kong rather than the US. The Chinese are very strict about lithium-ion batteries in terms of enforcement compared to the TSA. Hong Kong is not quite so bothered.
– Calchas
Jun 23 '17 at 10:49
add a comment |
1
Sounds like Vesa is flying out of Shenzhen or probably Hong Kong rather than the US. The Chinese are very strict about lithium-ion batteries in terms of enforcement compared to the TSA. Hong Kong is not quite so bothered.
– Calchas
Jun 23 '17 at 10:49
1
1
Sounds like Vesa is flying out of Shenzhen or probably Hong Kong rather than the US. The Chinese are very strict about lithium-ion batteries in terms of enforcement compared to the TSA. Hong Kong is not quite so bothered.
– Calchas
Jun 23 '17 at 10:49
Sounds like Vesa is flying out of Shenzhen or probably Hong Kong rather than the US. The Chinese are very strict about lithium-ion batteries in terms of enforcement compared to the TSA. Hong Kong is not quite so bothered.
– Calchas
Jun 23 '17 at 10:49
add a comment |
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If it's properly packed within the weight and size limits then it'll be okay. However, if it contains a lithium-ion battery, it may be refused carriage depending on the airline's policies.
– Calchas
Jun 23 '17 at 10:33