New flight restrictions to remember after the first

[RB TexLa]

http://safetravel.dot.gov/whats_new_batteries.html


Effective January 1, 2008, the following rules apply to the spare lithium batteries you carry with you in case the battery in a device runs low:
Spare batteries are the batteries you carry separately from the devices they power. When batteries are installed in a device, they are not considered spare batteries.
You may not pack a spare lithium battery in your checked baggage
You may bring spare lithium batteries with you in carry-on baggage – see our spare battery tips and how-to sections to find out how to pack spare batteries safely!
Even though we recommend carrying your devices with you in carry-on baggage as well, if you must bring one in checked baggage, you may check it with the batteries installed.
The following quantity limits apply to both your spare and installed batteries. The limits are expressed in grams of “equivalent lithium content.” 8 grams of equivalent lithium content is approximately 100 watt-hours. 25 grams is approximately 300 watt-hours:
Under the new rules, you can bring batteries with up to 8-gram equivalent lithium content. All lithium ion batteries in cell phones are below 8 gram equivalent lithium content. Nearly all laptop computers also are below this quantity threshold.
You can also bring up to two spare batteries with an aggregate equivalent lithium content of up to 25 grams, in addition to any batteries that fall below the 8-gram threshold. Examples of two types of lithium ion batteries with equivalent lithium content over 8 grams but below 25 are shown below.
For a lithium metal battery, whether installed in a device or carried as a spare, the limit on lithium content is 2 grams of lithium metal per battery.
Almost all consumer-type lithium metal batteries are below 2 grams of lithium metal. But if you are unsure, contact the manufacturer!
Examples of extended-life rechargeable lithium batteries (more than 8 but not more than 25 grams of equivalent lithium content):

[MercutioATC]

1. Well, at least we're safe from terrorists now....

JesusfuckingChrist.

[RC]

2. How the hell is anyone supposed to know the lithium content in grams of any battery?

Why not just limit the number of the various types (AA, 9V, etc) of batteries.
Contact the manufacture? Screw that. It is their rules, then that is their job to tell us that information.

[MercutioATC]

3. Why not just fire the drunken lemur that issues these random edicts?

Batteries are NOT a security issue. This is nothing more than another incompetent desk jockey justifying their paycheck at our expense.

[NYC]

4. That explains it.

The drunken lemur. Up till now, it had been difficult to comprehend.

[MercutioATC]

6. I can't claim credit...it was a Dilbert strip

[NYC]

7. You can claim credit for enlightening me.

I find it the most credible explanation. Thanks. :hi:

[uppityperson]

5. Don't check your spare batteries but ok to carry them? More...

http://safetravel.dot.gov/tips.html
Pack spare batteries in carry-on baggage. In the passenger compartment, flight crews can better monitor safety conditions to prevent an incident, and can access fire extinguishers, if an incident does happen. (yup, sure they'll be running around yelling "who has batteries?" while being overcome with melting plastic smoke).

[Eurobabe]

12. Pretty soon we'll need colored baggies: blue one for liquids

green one for batteries, red for makeup, orange for....

:banghead:

[leftofthedial]

8. I hate this goddamned country more every day

we have a repuke in office

[kineneb]

9. if for some reason I need to travel in the future...

I'm going to take the train or the bus. That also means to Canada or Mexico if I need to make an international flight. Nuts, by the time one clears security, the train will be half-way across the country.

I can't believe these morons (or is it morans?).

[regnaD kciN]

10. This is really f***ing stupid!

I'm a photographer and a digital filmmaker. Now, if I have to go somewhere on location for a photography shoot, I'm probably O.K., since I've only got one in-camera battery and two spares. But if I'm on a video shoot with my own camcorder? Last time I checked, I had eight large batteries for my camera, each and every one of which would be used on a heavy shooting day. Not carrying them would mean having to take a lengthy break at least once during the day while recharging batteries. Or am I supposed to only take two with me, then buy an additional six ($$$!) when I get to each location, and leave them there? Or do I have to only travel by bus, train, or car to get to distant locations?

This is just idiotic!!! :argh:

[Eurobabe]

11. Oh ferchrissakes, so if you forget and pack an extra camera

battery, are they going to clear out the airport?

:eyes: