The world’s busiest airport, Dubai International Airport (DXB), issued a reminder to passengers, stating that spare batteries or power banks mustn’t be carried inside their checked-in luggage due to safety hazards.
On Twitter, DXB urged travelers to pack these items in their carry-on luggage. DXB emphasized on its website that security checks are crucial for ensuring everyone’s safety during air travel.
We urge passengers travelling through #DXB to not carry any spare batteries or power banks in their checked-in baggage as these are a safety hazard and are prohibited. It is advised that you pack these in your hand luggage instead.
— DXB (@DXB) February 27, 2023
According to the guidelines set by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, the following is a table showing permitted and banned items during air travel:
| Items | Carry-on | Checked-in | Conditions | |
| Baggage with installed lithium batteries | Yes | Yes | Batteries mustn’t have over 0.3 g lithium metal or lithium-ion must not exceed 2.7 Watt-hour (Wh). Removed batteries must be carried in the cabin if baggage is to be checked in. | |
| Gas cylinders for mechanical limbs | Yes | Yes | Non-flammable and non-toxic. Same-sized spare cylinders are allowed. | |
| Hair styling equipment with hydrocarbon gas cartridge | Yes | Yes | 1 cartridge per person. Packed in safety cover. Spare gas cartridges aren’t allowed. | |
| Lithium Batteries | Yes | Yes | The lithium-metal batteries must have a minimum of 2g lithium metal content, while lithium-ion batteries must’ve a Watt-hour rating not exceeding 100 Wh. All devices in checked baggage should be turned off. | |
| Lithium battery-powered electronic devices | Yes | Yes | Must be between 100-160 Wh. Devices in checked baggage must be completely switched off. | |
| Non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles (including aerosols) | Yes | Yes | No other hazardous substances. | |
| Oxygen or air, gaseous, cylinders | Yes | Yes | Mustn’t be over 5 kg. Liquid oxygen systems are prohibited. | |
| Batteries (spare or loose) | Yes | No | Maximum lithium metal content mustn’t be over 2g with a maximum 100Wh. 20 spare batteries are allowed per person. Non-spillable batteries can’t be over 12V and 100Wh. 2 spare batteries are allowed per person. | |
| Fuel cells | Yes | No | Fuel cells must be contained in the device it is powering. | |
| E-cigarettes | Yes | No | E-cigarettes must be protected to prevent accidental activation. Smoking is prohibited inside a plane. | |
| Mobility Aids (lithium-ion batteries) | Yes | No | – | |
| Mobility Aids (non-spillable wet batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, or dry batteries) | No | Yes | – | |
| Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with spillable batteries or lithium-ion batteries | No | Yes | – | |
| Thermometer, medical or clinical, (containing mercury) | No | Yes | 1 per person. | |
Note here that the above-mentioned list may vary. Travelers are advised to contact Dubai Airports or the General Civil Aviation Authority for further confirmation.
