✈️ Guide · Batteries
Forced Gate-Checks & Lithium Battery Rules
Why lithium power banks cannot fly in the cargo hold, the jetbridge dilemma, and the 2-bag defensive packing strategy.
The Jetbridge Dilemma
When overhead bins fill up, gate agents force gate checks. Always keep batteries and laptops in a separate under-seat bag.
Two-Bag Defensive Strategy
Designate your personal item for high-stakes electronics and medications, leaving only clothing in your sacrificial roller bag.
Foire aux questions
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I gate check a bag with a power bank inside?
You must remove the power bank before surrendering the bag. Cargo hold lithium fires cannot be extinguished by automated Halon systems.