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TSA’s New Rules: Don’t Pack These 7 Banned Items in Your Checked Bag
New TSA rules prohibit power banks, spare batteries, and more from checked bags — here’s what every traveler needs to know.
If you’re gearing up for your next trip, it’s time to double-check your packing list — especially what goes into your checked luggage. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has just rolled out updated regulations that could catch many travelers off guard.
These new rules specifically target several common tech accessories, and if you’re not careful, you could face delays or even fines at the airport.
Among the changes, seven popular electronic items and battery-powered accessories are now banned from checked baggage across airports in the United States.
The move comes amid growing safety concerns, with recent international incidents, including an in-flight fire on Air Busan Flight 391 in South Korea — believed to be caused by a power bank — prompting stricter measures.
Here’s What the TSA Has Banned from Checked Bags:
The following items must now be packed in carry-on luggage only and are no longer allowed in checked baggage:
- Portable chargers (Power Banks)
- Cell phone battery charging cases
- Rechargeable lithium batteries
- Non-rechargeable lithium batteries
- Spare cell phone batteries
- Laptop batteries (when uninstalled)
- External battery packs or portable rechargers
The **Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)** reiterated the importance of this change, stating:
“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.”
This directive applies to both domestic and international flights departing from U.S. airports.
Why the Ban?
Lithium batteries — especially when damaged, improperly stored, or exposed to extreme temperatures in cargo holds — pose a significant fire hazard. Fires caused by these batteries are harder to extinguish mid-flight and can threaten the safety of passengers and crew.
The TSA and FAA are taking these proactive steps to minimize the risk of in-flight fires, a move supported by recent safety investigations worldwide.
Real ID Act Now in Effect
In addition to these restrictions, travelers should also be aware that the Real ID Act officially went into full effect on May 7, 2025. All passengers flying within the United States are now required to present a Real ID-compliant form of identification to board domestic flights.
Don’t Get Caught Off Guard
To avoid any last-minute surprises at the airport:
- Review your airline’s battery policy.
- Keep all lithium-powered devices in your carry-on.
- Ensure your ID is Real ID-compliant.
For a complete and updated list of what you can and cannot bring in both carry-on and checked luggage, visit the official TSA website: www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring
Safe travels — and smarter packing!
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