Lithium-ion battery fires on planes have increased significantly in recent years. Spare lithium-ion batteries and power banks are prohibited in checked luggage.

Lithium-ion battery fires on planes have increased significantly in recent years. Spare lithium-ion batteries and power banks are prohibited in checked luggage. A Delta flight from Atlanta to Fort ...

The FAA banned spare, uninstalled lithium-ion metal batteries from checked-in luggage in 2020. As of March 1, that prohibition now also includes power banks and cell phone battery charging cases.