{ "name": "Electric skateboards on planes — airline and regulator rules", "publisher": "ElectricSkateboard.com", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "url": "https://electricskateboard.com/can-you-bring-an-electric-skateboard-on-a-plane", "read": "2026-09-24", "note": "Quotes are verbatim from each airline’s or regulator’s official page, typos included. Not legal advice.", "categories": { "nomme": "Banned — electric skateboards named", "categorie": "Banned — covered by a rule on lithium-powered personal vehicles", "appareil": "Names self-balancing devices only", "batterie": "Battery limits only — no device rule found" }, "airlines": [ { "airline": "Air Canada", "country": "CA", "category": "nomme", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Spare Li-ion < 100 Wh: carry-on only; 100–160 Wh: max 2 spares, pending approval by Air Canada airport agents", "quotes": [ "Small lithium battery-powered vehicles are not accepted in either checked baggage or carry-on baggage due to safety concerns associated to the lithium batteries that power them. Prohibited vehicles include:", "motorized and riding luggage (i.e. Modobag)", "hoverboards", "AirBoards", "electric skateboards", "airwheels", "mini-Segways", "balance wheels", "battery-assisted bikes and electric scooters", "Maximum of 2 individually protected spare lithium-ion batteries per passenger, pending approval by Air Canada airport agents." ], "source": "https://www.aircanada.com/content/aircanada/ca/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/special-items.html", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "WestJet", "country": "CA", "category": "categorie", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Spare up to 100 Wh: carry-on only; over 100 Wh up to 160 Wh: WestJet approval, max 2; over 160 Wh: not permitted", "quotes": [ "Hoverboards, e-scooters and balance boards", "Carry-on baggage: No", "Checked baggage: No", "What guests need to know: Small battery-powered personal transportation devices that are not intended to provide mobility aid are not accepted as passenger baggage.", "Spare lithium batteries over 100 Wh up to 160 Wh", "What guests need to know: Require WestJet approval. A maximum of two spare batteries in this range may be carried per guest." ], "source": "https://www.westjet.com/en-ca/baggage/restricted-and-prohibited", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Porter Airlines", "country": "CA", "category": "nomme", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Table: Li-ion ≤ 100 Wh spare carry-on (max. 4); >100 to ≤160 Wh spare carry-on (max. 2); over 160 Wh not permitted (examples listed: e-bikes, segways, hoverboards)", "quotes": [ "Battery-operated personal transportation devices", "Due to safety concerns, the following lithium battery-operated personal transportation devices are on our no fly list:", "Hoverboards", "Airwheels", "Balance wheels / balance glider", "Electric skateboards", "Mini-Segways", "These personal transport vehicles are not accepted in either checked baggage or carry-on baggage due to safety concerns associated with the lithium batteries that power them.", "Lithium-ion batteries greater than 100 but less than or equal to 160 Watt hours" ], "source": "https://www.flyporter.com/en-ca/travel-information/baggage/restricted-and-prohibited-items", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Air Transat", "country": "CA", "category": "nomme", "onewheel": "names “Onewheels”", "spare_batteries": "Li-ion up to 100 Wh spare: carry-on, limit 20; 101 to 160 Wh spare: approval by Air Transat required, carry-on only, max 2 items; exceeding 160 Wh: not permitted", "quotes": [ "Air Transat will not accept any small lithium battery-powered vehicles in neither checked baggage nor carry-on baggage due to safety concerns associated to the lithium batteries that power them.", "Vehicles not accepted include: hoverboards, electric skateboards, airwheels, Onewheels, mini-Segways, balance wheels, electrically powered scooters such as Razor and battery-assisted bicycles such as Trek Electric Bikes and , and lithium battery-powered ride on toys." ], "source": "https://www.airtransat.com/en-CA/travel-information/baggage/restricted-prohibited-items", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Flair Airlines", "country": "CA", "category": "nomme", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Li-ion ≤ 100 Wh; 100–160 Wh carry-on only; max two spare batteries", "quotes": [ "Battery-Powered Vehicles and Devices", "To ensure the safety of customers and crew, Flair Airlines does not accept the following in either carry-on or checked baggage:", "Hoverboards, Airwheels, Balance wheels/balance gliders, Electric skateboards", "Electric bikes, Mini-segways, Large-segways, Recreational scooters", "Batteries with Watt-hour ratings exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh for consumer electronic devices and PMED (Portable Medical Electronic Devices) may be carried in carry-on baggage only.", "A maximum of two spare batteries may be carried. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits." ], "source": "https://www.flyflair.com/travel-info/baggage/electronic-devices-batteries", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Delta Air Lines", "country": "US", "category": "nomme", "onewheel": "“self-balancing boards of any type”", "spare_batteries": "Max 160 Wh per Li-ion battery; spares carry-on only, no more than two between 100 and 160 Wh; max 20 spares", "quotes": [ "Battery Powered Self-Balancing Personal Transportation Device (Hoverboards)", "To ensure the safety of our customers and employees, Delta will not accept the transport of balance gliders, hoverboards, powered skateboards and self-balancing boards of any type which use lithium or lithium-ion batteries on board its aircraft. These items are prohibited as both carry-on and checked baggage.", "These devices often contain battery varieties above the government-mandated 160-watt hour limit permitted aboard aircraft.", "Lithium ion batteries not installed in a device (spares) must be in carry-on baggage and no more than two (2) spares between 100 and 160-watt hours are allowed. (source: https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/prohibited-or-restricted-items/battery-or-fuel-powered)" ], "source": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/prohibited-or-restricted-items/sporting-leisure-goods", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "United Airlines", "country": "US", "category": "nomme", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Devices < 100 Wh; up to two lithium batteries with a max of 160 Wh", "quotes": [ "Vehicles, hoverboards and rideable suitcases", "We don’t accept any devices that are designed to be used like a vehicle. Here is a list of examples:", "Smart balance wheels and boards, like hoverboards, airboards and skateboards", "Self-balancing wheeled devices like Segways", "Electric powered scooters", "We allow personal devices that have lithium batteries in checked and carry-on bags. They must be less than 100-watt hours.", "We allow up to two lithium batteries with a max of 160 watt-hours." ], "source": "https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/baggage/dangerous-items.html", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "American Airlines", "country": "US", "category": "categorie", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Spares: < 100 Wh up to 4 in carry-on; 100–160 Wh up to 2 in carry-on", "quotes": [ "Hoverboards", "Balance wheels", "Electric small scooters", "Intelligent scooters", "We don’t allow lithium ion battery-powered personal transportation devices on board or as carry-on or checked bags.", "Less than 100 Wh: Up to 4 spare batteries in carry-on", "100–160 Wh: Up to 2 spare batteries in carry on" ], "source": "https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travel-info/baggage/restricted-items.html", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Southwest Airlines", "country": "US", "category": "appareil", "onewheel": "“Self-balancing devices”", "spare_batteries": "Power bank must not exceed 100 Wh (one power bank per customer from April 20, 2026); up to 20 spare batteries; no 100–160 Wh rule stated", "quotes": [ "Never permitted", "Self-balancing devices (e.g., hoverboards)", "Only manual or non-electric/non-motorized skateboards and scooters are accepted as checked baggage. (source: https://support.southwest.com/helpcenter/article/flying-with-a-skateboard-or-scooter)", "must not exceed 100 watt-hours (source: https://support.southwest.com/helpcenter/article/Traveling-with-lithium-batteries-e-cigarettes-and-lighters, power bank requirements)", "You may carry up to 20 spare batteries" ], "source": "https://support.southwest.com/helpcenter/article/Traveling-with-PEDs", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Alaska Airlines", "country": "US", "category": "nomme", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Spares ≤ 100 Wh carry-on only; 101–160 Wh spares and power banks limited to 2 per guest; power banks must not exceed 100 Wh", "quotes": [ "Include but limited to: electric boards, hoverboards, gliders, electric unicycles, intelligent scooters, or similar devices of any type which use lithium or lithium ion batteries (e.g. rechargeable, LifePo, NMC, etc.) will not be accepted in either checked or carry-on baggage. These types of devices are not classified as personal electronic devices.", "Include but not limited to: electric/motorized bicycles, motorized/electric operated kick scooters, or similar devices may be accepted if the battery is removed before acceptance as baggage. Devices with non-removable batteries will not be accepted.", "The removable battery must not exceed 160 Wh (applies to the 2 per guest limitation). The battery must be protected from short circuit and carried with the guest in the cabin. The battery must be marked by the manufacturer with the WH rating.", "Spare batteries between 101-160 wh. and Power Banks are limited to 2 per guest." ], "source": "https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/baggage/prohibited-items/spare-batteries-electronic-devices", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Hawaiian Airlines", "country": "US", "category": "nomme", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Same page as Alaska: 101–160 Wh spares and power banks limited to 2 per guest", "quotes": [ "Include but limited to: electric boards, hoverboards, gliders, electric unicycles, intelligent scooters, or similar devices of any type which use lithium or lithium ion batteries (e.g. rechargeable, LifePo, NMC, etc.) will not be accepted in either checked or carry-on baggage. These types of devices are not classified as personal electronic devices." ], "source": "https://www.hawaiianairlines.com/content/travel-info/baggage/prohibited-items/spare-batteries-electronic-devices", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "JetBlue", "country": "US", "category": "nomme", "onewheel": "“self-balancing boards”", "spare_batteries": "Spares carry-on only; two spare batteries per customer, not exceeding 160 Wh", "quotes": [ "Items prohibited in checked bags", "Balance gliders, hoverboards, electric skateboards, or self-balancing boards with lithium/lithium ion batteries", "Spare lithium batteries are not permitted in checked bags, but may be in carry-on bags if they meet the following criteria: the battery terminals are insulated and placed inside a protective case or plastic bag; two (2) spare batteries are permitted per customer and the battery does not exceed 160 watt hours" ], "source": "https://www.jetblue.com/help/prohibited-items", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Frontier Airlines", "country": "US", "category": "nomme", "onewheel": "“self-balancing scooters”", "spare_batteries": "Li-ion ≤ 100 Wh per battery; spares carry-on only, up to 2 at 101–160 Wh", "quotes": [ "Personal Electric Vehicles (PEV)", "Not accepted.", "These items are also known as self-balancing scooters, electric skateboards, drifting boards, rover boards and hoverboards.", "Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) powered personal electric vehicles are not accepted for transport under any circumstances.", "- Lithium-ion: ≤ 100 Wh per battery", "- Spares (carry-on only): up to 2 at 101–160 Wh or 2–8g (metal)", "For safety reasons, personal electric vehicles (self-balancing scooters, electric skateboards, drift boards, hover boards and rover boards) are not allowed on any Frontier Flight. (source: https://www.flyfrontier.com/alert/)" ], "source": "https://www.flyfrontier.com/media/1206/baggage_fragile-and-special-items.pdf", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Allegiant Air", "country": "US", "category": "nomme", "onewheel": "“self-balancing boards”", "spare_batteries": "Spare Li-ion: less than 100 Wh per battery (20 maximum); more than 160 Wh forbidden; no 100–160 Wh allowance stated", "quotes": [ "Hoverboards / Self-balancing devices", "Forbidden from transport. Includes, but is not limited to: electric skateboards, balance gliders, hoverboards or self-balancing boards, etc.", "Batteries with more than 160 watt-hours are forbidden from transport.", "Lithium ion (rechargeable) batteries: rating less than 100 watt hours (Wh) per battery (20 maximum)" ], "source": "https://www.allegiantair.com/sites/default/files/pdf-files/restricted-articles-250221.pdf", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Sun Country Airlines", "country": "US", "category": "batterie", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Only a mobility-device battery rule found (spares for mobility aids); no general spare-battery Wh rule on the fetched pages", "quotes": [ "Additionally, one (1) spare battery, not exceeding 300 watt-hours (Wh), or two (2) spare batteries, not exceeding 100 watt-hours (Wh) each, may be carried on board the aircraft." ], "source": "https://suncountry.com/bags-optional-services", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "British Airways", "country": "UK", "category": "nomme", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Spares up to 100 Wh; 100–160 Wh need BA approval; power banks must not exceed 100 Wh; over 160 Wh not accepted", "quotes": [ "Small electric leisure e-vehicles and propulsion devices powered by lithium batteries", "Due to the potential fire risk, all small electric leisure vehicles powered by lithium batteries are strictly prohibited on board, either in the cabin or as checked baggage. This includes, but is not limited to, hover boards, air wheels, solo wheels, Segways, e-skateboards, electric scooters or e-scooters, sea scooters or underwater propulsion devices, e-bikes, hover karts, eStrollers or electric-powered baby/child prams and self-propelled ride-on baggage.", "On British Airways flights, you will need approval for each passenger carrying lithium rechargeable batteries of 100-160Wh or lithium metal batteries containing up to 8g of lithium metal.", "Power banks must not exceed 100Wh" ], "source": "https://www.britishairways.com/content/information/baggage-essentials/liquids-and-restrictions", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Air France", "country": "FR", "category": "nomme", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Spare/removed ≤ 100 Wh: cabin, up to 20; 100–160 Wh: approval mandatory, 2 items per person in total (with power banks)", "quotes": [ "8 - Electric vehicles for leisure purposes", "Small vehicles", "Segways, hoverboards, airboards, oxboards, e-skates, waveboards, scooters, etc., powered by lithium batteries (regardless of their power in Wh), even when disconnected or removed.", "In the cabin: No", "In the hold: No", "In the cabin, external batteries (power banks) and spare or removed batteries between 100 and 160 Wh are limited to 2 items per person in total. (source: https://wwws.airfrance.us/information/bagages/popin_produits-interdits-et-reglementes/produits-interdits-et-reglementes-3)" ], "source": "https://wwws.airfrance.us/information/bagages/popin_produits-interdits-et-reglementes/produits-interdits-et-reglementes-8", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "KLM", "country": "NL", "category": "nomme", "onewheel": "“self-balancing or personal movement devices”", "spare_batteries": "Devices up to 100 Wh; up to 160 Wh with permission; over 160 Wh never; spares hand baggage only", "quotes": [ "Self-balancing devices", "You cannot bring any self-balancing or personal movement devices that operate on a lithium battery, even if the battery is disconnected or removed. This includes:", "Hoverboards", "Airboards", "Oxboards", "E-skates", "Waveboards", "You can bring a self-balancing device if you need to use it because of your reduced mobility. You do need to request permission at least 48 hours before departure.", "If you want to bring a device with a lithium battery up to 160 Wh, you need to request permission. Devices with batteries larger than 160 Wh are never allowed. Spare lithium batteries and power banks are only allowed in your hand baggage." ], "source": "https://www.klm.ca/information/baggage/restricted-items-checked-baggage", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Lufthansa", "country": "DE", "category": "categorie", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Spares max. 100 Wh without approval; >100 up to max. 160 Wh with airline approval (max. 2)", "quotes": [ "Battery-powered personal transportation devices, e.g. e-bikes, e-scooters, underwater scooters, e-baggage scooters and others", "Transport prohibited", "Battery-powered personal transportation devices mean any small electric vehicle able to transport one person or more.", "This ban applies irrespective of the power capacity and whether the batteries are permanently attached or are removable, and also applies to battery-powered personal transport devices with no integrated battery.", "For lithium batteries greater than 100 Wh up to max. 160 Wh and greater than 2 g up to max. 8 g LC, transport approval from the airline is required." ], "source": "https://www.lufthansa.com/xx/en/prepare-for-your-trip/baggage/electronic-devices-and-batteries", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Emirates", "country": "AE", "category": "appareil", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": null, "quotes": [ "Emirates forbids the transportation of all smart balance wheels (even with the lithium batteries removed) either as checked-in or carry-on baggage." ], "source": "https://www.emirates.com/us/english/before-you-fly/travel/dangerous-goods-policy/", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Qatar Airways", "country": "QA", "category": "categorie", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Spares ≤ 100 Wh; >100 to ≤160 Wh spare with operator approval (maximum of 2); power banks ≤ 100 Wh, max 2", "quotes": [ "You may not carry small vehicles powered by lithium batteries in your hand or checked baggage, even if the batteries are removed. This is applicable regardless of the watt-hour rating of the batteries. In addition, you may not carry smart vehicles.", "Examples – Solowheels, Hover-boards, Mini-Segways, E-scooters, Balance-wheels.", "Each lithium metal battery may have lithium content not exceeding 2g. In addition, each lithium-ion battery may have a watt-hour (Wh) rating not exceeding 100 Wh.", "Power banks exceeding 100 Watt-hours are no longer allowed in passenger baggage." ], "source": "https://www.qatarairways.com/en/baggage/restricted.html", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Qantas", "country": "AU", "category": "appareil", "onewheel": "“self-balancing devices”", "spare_batteries": "Spares ≤ 100 Wh; no more than two spares 100–160 Wh; over 160 Wh forbidden", "quotes": [ "Forbidden dangerous goods", "Lithium batteries over 160Wh,", "self-balancing devices,", "All other battery restrictions still apply e.g. no more than two spare lithium batteries exceeding 100Wh and up to 160Wh, are permitted and forms part of the total carried. (source: https://www.qantas.com/en-au/baggage/dangerous-goods/spare-batteries-and-powerbanks)" ], "source": "https://www.qantas.com/en-au/baggage/dangerous-goods", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Air New Zealand", "country": "NZ", "category": "batterie", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Up to 18 spares ≤ 100 Wh, including up to 2 Li-ion 100–160 Wh; up to 2 power banks ≤ 100 Wh; over 160 Wh prohibited", "quotes": [ "Up to 2 lithium-ion batteries exceeding 100Wh up to 160Wh", "In addition, you can carry up to 2 power banks no more than 100Wh each", "Batteries exceeding 160Wh or 8g lithium content (source: https://www.airnewzealand.com/en-nz/travel-info/baggage/restricted-items, prohibited items list)" ], "source": "https://www.airnewzealand.com/en-nz/travel-info/baggage/travelling-with-batteries-devices", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Aer Lingus", "country": "IE", "category": "categorie", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Spares 100–160 Wh: max two, carry-on only", "quotes": [ "Portable Recreational Vehicles Powered by Lithium-Ion Batteries such as Hover boards, self-balancing scooters, unicycle scooters, etc.", "FORBIDDEN", "Maximum of two spare batteries may be carried in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits." ], "source": "https://www.aerlingus.com/media/pdfs/guide-to-dangerous-goods.pdf", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Ryanair", "country": "IE", "category": "categorie", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": null, "quotes": [ "The following items are strictly prohibited on board and in checked baggage:", "Lithium ion battery-powered vehicles (including segways and hoverboards) other than any wheelchair or mobility equipment that meets our regulations," ], "source": "https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-us/articles/12890928594705-What-items-are-prohibited-on-board-and-in-Check-in-Bags", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "easyJet", "country": "UK", "category": "categorie", "onewheel": "“self-balancing wheels”", "spare_batteries": "Automatic operator approval up to 160 Wh; max two spare batteries, carry-on only; power banks ≤ 160 Wh", "quotes": [ "Personal motorised vehicles including: e-bikes, hoverboards, segways and smart of self-balancing wheels", "Strictly prohibited", "easyJet gives automatic ‘operator approval’ for lithium ion batteries up to 160Wh", "Lithium ion batteries for portable (including medical) electronic devices, are permitted with a Wh rating not exceeding 160Wh. For portable medical electronic devices only, lithium metal batteries with a lithium content exceeding 2g but not exceeding 8g. Maximum of two spare batteries in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits." ], "source": "https://www.easyjet.com/en/help-centre/baggage/dangerous-goods", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Virgin Atlantic", "country": "UK", "category": "appareil", "onewheel": "“self-balancing board”", "spare_batteries": "Spares/power banks 100–160 Wh: max two, carry-on only (approval column marked Yes); over 160 Wh never allowed", "quotes": [ "The following items are never allowed on our flights in any circumstances.", "Hover boards/segway boards/mini segway/self-balancing board/smart balance/wheels and breeze boards.", "Personal Electronic devices, spare batteries or powerbanks with a power rating in excess of 160Wh (43,000mAh)", "Maximum of two spare batteries/power banks in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be free from damage and individually protected to prevent short circuits." ], "source": "https://www.virginatlantic.com/policies/dangerous-or-restricted-items", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Iberia", "country": "ES", "category": "batterie", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Spares ≤ 100 Wh: max 4 per person unless approved; 100–160 Wh: max two, carry-on only", "quotes": [ "Lithium ion batteries: the Watt-hour rating must not exceed 100 Wh. On flights operated by Iberia, unless approved by the company, there is a maximum limit per person of 4 spare lithium batteries with a maximum of 100 Wh.", "With a Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh for consumer electronic devices and PMED or with a lithium metal content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding 8 g for PMED only. Maximum of two spare batteries in carry-on baggage only." ], "source": "https://www.iberia.com/wcs/documentos/antes-de-viajar/guia_objetos_peligrosos_en.pdf", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Turkish Airlines", "country": "TR", "category": "categorie", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": null, "quotes": [ "Can I bring AirWheel-type personal vehicles on board?", "Hoverboards, Segways, AirWheels, Solowheels, and Balance Wheels,", "Electric or battery-powered bicycles, along with similar portable personal vehicles and rideable baggage that utilize lithium-ion batteries, are not permitted on the aircraft as cabin baggage or checked baggage." ], "source": "https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/restrictions-questions", "read": "2026-09-24" }, { "airline": "Singapore Airlines", "country": "SG", "category": "categorie", "onewheel": null, "spare_batteries": "Spares/power banks ≤ 100 Wh without approval; 100–160 Wh with prior approval; above 160 Wh not allowed", "quotes": [ "Prohibited personal transportation devices", "All small lithium battery-powered personal transportation devices (e.g. mini-Segway, hoverboard, solowheel, airwheel, balance wheel, etc.) are prohibited as checked-in and hand-carry baggage. This applies regardless of whether the battery is removable.", "3. Prior approval is required for power banks and spare batteries with capacity between 100Wh and 160Wh each." ], "source": "https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/us/travel-info/baggage/baggage-restrictions/", "read": "2026-09-24" } ], "regulators": [ { "nom": "FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) — PackSafe: Portable Recreational Vehicles", "pays": "US", "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/portable-recreational-vehicles", "lu": "2026-09-24", "citations": [ "Hover boards, self-balancing scooters, unicycle scooters, etc.", "Important: Contact your airline to see if they accept these recreational vehicles as carry-on or checked baggage. Many do not.", "The airline must approve it. Airline approval is required for any lithium ion battery exceeding 100 watt hours (Wh).* The airline may choose to not accept the devices at all or may limit them to carry-on baggage.", "A device with a lithium ion battery that exceeds 160 Wh is prohibited as carry-on or checked baggage.", "Most board-type self-balancing scooters have a Wh rating of about 158.4 Wh (36 volts x 4.4 Amp hours).", "Most unicycle scooters and Segway-type scooters have a battery that exceeds 160 Wh, and thus are prohibited.", "*Watt hours (Wh) = Volts (v) x Amp hours (Ah). When milliamp hours (mAh) are given, divide by 1000 to get Amp hours (Ah)." ] }, { "nom": "FAA — PackSafe: Lithium Batteries (spare batteries)", "pays": "US", "url": "https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/lithium-batteries", "lu": "2026-09-24", "citations": [ "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 .", "Lithium ion (rechargeable) batteries are limited to a rating of 100 watt hours (Wh) per battery.", "With airline approval, passengers may also carry up to two spare larger lithium ion batteries (exceeding 101–160 Wh) or Lithium metal batteries (exceeding 2-8 grams).", "There is a limit of two spare batteries per person for the larger lithium ion batteries described above (exceeding 101–160 Wh per battery)." ] }, { "nom": "TSA — What Can I Bring? Hoverboards", "pays": "US", "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/hoverboards", "lu": "2026-09-24", "citations": [ "Carry On Bags: Check with Airline", "Checked Bags: Check with Airline", "Hoverboards are allowed through the checkpoint. Please check with your airline for their policy." ] }, { "nom": "TSA — What Can I Bring? Lithium batteries with 100 watt hours or less in a device", "pays": "US", "url": "https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/lithium-batteries-100-watt-hours-or-less-device", "lu": "2026-09-24", "citations": [ "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.", "Lithium ion (rechargeable) batteries are limited to a rating of 100 watt hours (Wh) per battery." ] }, { "nom": "CATSA / ACSTA — Small lithium battery-operated vehicles (e.g., hoverboards, electric unicycles, drones)", "pays": "CA", "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/item/small-lithium-battery-operated-vehicles-eg-hoverboards-electric-unicycles", "lu": "2026-09-24", "citations": [ "Small lithium battery-operated vehicles (e.g., hoverboards, electric unicycles, drones)", "Carry on baggage", "Yes", "Checked baggage", "Check with carrier" ] }, { "nom": "CATSA / ACSTA — Guidelines for Batteries", "pays": "CA", "url": "https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en/what-can-bring/guidelines-batteries", "lu": "2026-09-24", "citations": [ "Most airlines follow the International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidelines, which typically allow power banks up to 100Wh without special approval, and those between 100Wh and 160Wh with airline approval", "Large lithium batteries and cells (≥161Wh): Found in some electric and hybrid vehicles, mobility devices or scooters", "Maximum of 2 individually protected spares per person with air carrier approval" ] }, { "nom": "Transports Canada — Lithium Batteries Part 2 (TC Stories)", "pays": "CA", "url": "https://tc.canada.ca/en/tc-stories/lithium-batteries-part-2-what-you-didn-t-know-about-travelling-them", "lu": "2026-09-24", "citations": [ "Each year, thousands of items are removed from checked luggage at Canadian airports due to improperly packed or non-compliant lithium batteries." ] }, { "nom": "IATA — Passengers Travelling with Lithium Batteries, Guidance Document (Revised for the 2026 Regulations, 31/03/2026)", "pays": "International", "url": "https://www.iata.org/contentassets/6fea26dd84d24b26a7a1fd5788561d6e/passengers_travelling_with_lithium_batteries.pdf", "lu": "2026-09-24", "citations": [ "Small vehicle is a removable or non-removable lithium battery powered equipment that used for personal transportation, including rideable suitcases.", "Small vehicles, including rideable luggage, generally do not meet the same criteria as mobility aids.", "Small vehicles are classified as PEDs.", "Most small vehicles have batteries that exceed 160 Wh.", "4. Limited to a maximum of 2 spare batteries per device", "Must be prepared and carried as cargo in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations" ] }, { "nom": "IATA — Small Vehicles Powered by Lithium Batteries – Passenger Provisions (19 February 2016)", "pays": "International", "url": "https://www.iata.org/contentassets/6fea26dd84d24b26a7a1fd5788561d6e/small-lithium-battery-powered-vehicles.pdf", "lu": "2026-09-24", "citations": [ "Some examples of these small lithium battery-powered vehicles are: airwheel, solowheel, hoverboard, mini-segway, balance wheel.", "The agreed view is that these devices are not “mobility aids”, but instead be treated as “portable electronic devices” (PED) on the basis that the item subject to the Regulations is the lithium ion battery that powers these devices.", "where the lithium ion battery exceeds 160 Wh the device is forbidden from being in either passenger or crew checked or carry-on baggage." ] }, { "nom": "EASA — Dangerous goods when flying", "pays": "EU", "url": "https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/light/topics/dangerous-goods-when-flying", "lu": "2026-09-24", "citations": [ "In general, leisure transportation devices powered by lithium batteries, like hoverboards, electronic skateboards and self-balancing devices, are not allowed either in a checked bag or in the cabin, as the batteries have a rating of 100 Wh or more. It is therefore safer to leave these items at home when flying." ] }, { "nom": "UK CAA — What items can I travel with and which are restricted", "pays": "UK", "url": "https://www.caa.co.uk/air-passengers/about-your-trip/baggage/safety-advice-on-what-to-pack/", "lu": "2026-09-24", "citations": [ "Spare batteries up to 100 Wh rating (lithium ion) or 2 g lithium content (lithium metal) are allowed without operator approval", "Spare batteries greater than 100Wh rating (Lithium ion) but not exceeding 160Wh requires approval from the operator" ] } ] }