Special baggage

How your lithium batteries are stored and their watt-hour (Wh) ratings determines whether or not they may travel by air.  Use the following guide to help you find out if your batteries are accepted on Bamboo Airways flights:

• Watt hours (Wh) = Amp hours (Ah) x Voltage (V)
• All batteries & battery-powered devices carried must be for personal use (not for resale or distribution by a vendor)

Additional requirements

• Battery-operated devices (not exceeding 100Wh) may be transported in checked baggage, but it is recommended that such devices be kept in cabin baggage.
• All battery-operated devices in checked baggage must be completely switched off (not in hibernation or sleep mode). They must also be packaged to prevent inadvertent activation and protected from damage.
• Batteries must be installed in the equipment when checked-in.
• Rechargeable battery packs, e.g. power banks, are treated as spare lithium batteries. The carriage of these items are subject to local regulations.
• Spare lithium batteries are not allowed in checked-in baggage. They must be carried as cabin baggage only.
• Spare batteries which include non-spillable batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries and dry batteries are not allowed in checked-in baggage. They must be carried as cabin baggage only. In addition, for carriage of non-spillable batteries in the cabin, they must be 12 V or less and 100Wh or less. Each passenger is limited to a maximum of two spare batteries.
• Never carry damaged or recalled batteries or equipment on aircraft.
• Spare batteries should be in the original manufacturers packaging. If not, to protect it from damage or short circuit, you should tape across the battery’s metal parts (terminals) or place each battery in its own protective case or plastic bag.

Electric Wheelchair, mobility aids and assistive devices

Wheelchairs, mobility aids and assistive devices that are powered by lithium batteries and required for use by passengers will be allowed on board as checked-in baggage in conformance to the requirements stated in IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.  Passengers are requested to inform our Reservations department 48 hours in advance and also alert our check-in staff at the airport.

Wheelchair, mobility aids and assistive devices with non-removable battery(ies)

Battery(ies) that cannot be removed from the wheelchair or mobility aid (non-collapsible device):

• Battery(ies) to remain in the device and securely attached to the wheelchair or mobility aid.
• The battery terminals must be protected from short circuits by insulating the terminals (e.g. by taping over exposed terminals).
• The wheelchair/mobility aid must be switched off and protected from accidental activation.
• No battery power rating (WH) limitation.

Wheelchair, mobility aids and assistive devices with removable battery(ies)

Battery(ies) that can be removed from the wheelchair, mobility aid (collapsible device):

• The battery(ies) must be removed and protected from short circuit by insulating the terminals. The wheelchair/mobility aid may then be checked-in without restriction.
• The removed battery(ies) must be protected from damage by placing them individually in a protective pouch, and carried as cabin baggage.
• The power rating of the battery must not exceed 300Wh, or for devices fitted with two batteries, not exceed 160Wh each.
• Passengers are allowed to take one spare battery not exceeding 300Wh, or two spare batteries not exceeding 160Wh each. They must be carried as cabin baggage.

Portable electronic devices

Portable electronic devices containing lithium metal or lithium-ion cells or batteries, including medical devices such as portable oxygen concentrators (POC) and consumer electronics such as watches, calculating machines, cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers, camcorder… will be allowed in the cabin or in checked baggage as the above table.

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 is regardless of whether the battery can be removed from the device. If these items are brought to the airport, they will be refused at check-in. It will be the passenger’s responsibility to arrange for the storage or disposal of such items prior to boarding.

Smart Baggage

Baggage powered by lithium batteries (commonly known as “Smart Baggage”) may include motors, power banks, GPS, GSM, Bluetooth, RFID or Wi-Fi technology.

All current requirements on the carriage of lithium batteries will apply to the carriage of “Smart Baggage”.

In addition, the following requirements must be fulfilled for the “Smart Baggage” to be accepted as:

Cabin baggage:

• Lithium battery must not exceed 160 Wh.
• Lithium battery must be removable but may remain installed in the device.
• The baggage must be within cabin baggage allowance.
• All transmitting functions (example: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) must comply with the PED restrictions in the onboard Passenger Safety Information Card.

Check-in baggage:

• Lithium battery must be removed and carried into the cabin.
• Lithium battery must not exceed 160 Wh.
• Each passenger can carry a maximum of 2 spare lithium batteries of 100-160Wh into the cabin.

If the “Smart Baggage” does not meet the above safety requirements, it will be refused at check-in. It will be the passenger’s responsibility to arrange for the storage or disposal of such items prior to boarding.

Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, personal vaporisers or electronic nicotine delivery systems are only allowed in carry-on baggage or on the person. However, the use of e-cigarettes and/or recharging of these devices, or their batteries in the cabin is prohibited at all times. Batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits by placement in the original retail packaging or by otherwise insulating terminals, e.g. by taping over exposed terminals or placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch and carried in carry-on baggage only.

A lithium battery-powered e-cigarette is considered as a portable electronic device (PED) and is subject to the restrictions for carriage of PEDs. Each e-cigarette must not exceed 100 Wh or 2g lithium content. Up to a maximum of 15 pieces of PEDs are allowed in carry-on baggage and/or on the person. This includes the number of PEDs carried in checked baggage.

Passengers shall be limited to a maximum of 2.5 kgs of solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) for the cabin and checked baggage combined.

Dry ice shall be accepted only when used to pack perishables that are not subject to dangerous goods and the package permits the release of carbon dioxide gas.

LAGs include, but are not limited to, the following items: water and other drinks, soups, syrups, jams, stews, sauces and pastes; foods in sauces or containing a high liquid content; creams, lotions, cosmetics and oils; perfumes; sprays; gels, including hair and shower gels; contents of pressurized containers, including shaving foam, other foam and deodorants; pastes, including toothpaste; liquid-solid mixtures; mascara; lip gloss or lip balm; and any other item of similar consistency at room temperature.

LAGs general restrictions in cabin baggage

For domestic flights

Carriage of LAGs in cabin baggage on domestic flights is unlimited for each passenger but each container of liquid should be with a capacity not greater than 1000ml, or the equivalent in other volumetric measurements. Liquid carried in containers larger than 1000ml will not be accepted, even if the container is only partially filled.

For international flights

• Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they’re kept in containers of not more than 100ml each, even if the containers are only partially filled. Containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre. Each passenger is only allowed one such plastic bag.
• Exemptions for liquids being medicines, milk, or baby food if the following conditions are met:
  • If you are carrying prescription medicine, you are advised to carry supporting documentation (such as an ID card and a letter from your physician) for verification.
  • Baby milk/food has to be accompanied with the baby when taken onboard the aircraft.
  • Liquid, aerosol and gel items purchased from duty-free shops located after security screening point may be carried onboard. These items must be packed in a sealed, clear, plastic bag, which contains a receipt as proof of purchase.

LAGs general restrictions in checked-in baggage

Non-radioactive medical drugs, medicinal or toiletry articles (including aerosols) such as hair sprays, perfumes, colognes and medicines containing alcohol and non-flammable, non-toxic aerosols with no subsidiary risk for sporting or home use are brought as checked baggage as long as the net quantity of each single article does not exceed 0.5kg or 0.5L and the total net quantity of all such articles (included in carry-on and checked baggage) do not exceed 2kg or 2L per each passenger. Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents.

These foods are considered as seafood, fresh food, frozen food,…perishable items:

• Fresh food and frozen food: fruit, vegetable, meat, fish, seafood and bread,…
• Plants, baby food such as fruit and leafy vegetable
• Plants and flower are cut- off from stem

In principles, perishables such as durian, fish-sauce, seafood, fresh fruit, live plant and flower, meat,…are restricted to accept as checked baggage on Bamboo Airways flights. In some instances, a perishable item may not be suitable to be carried on cabin, and rejection of carriage may seem impractical, such items may be accepted as checked baggage at the owner’s risk. Bamboo Airways will be not responsible for other problems occurred. Passengers will receive only compensation for late and lost baggage (if any) as Bamboo Airways’s regulation.

Packing conditions:

• Not accept to carry baggage pack crashed ice/ cubed ice inside.
• Fresh food, perishable food must be packed carefully in box or Styrofoam box, assure that it will be unsmellable, unleakable influence other. In case of necessary, passenger can be requested to re- packing their baggage in order not to damage other baggage or loss.
• Inner pack: wrapped in plastic bags with minimum thickness of 0.1 mm and covered by many plastic layers.
• Outer pack: place fresh food with completed inner pack in plastic/ porous/ waterproofing material containers, then cover the box carefully by adhesive tape to avoid leakage during loading. Each Plastic/ porous/waterproofing material containers will have to be covered by plastic with thickness at least 1mm.
• Plastic boxes and Styrofoam boxes made from waterproof material storing fresh food, perishable must be covered by nilon 1mm for each piece.

Note: The carriage of remains or ashes is only applied for BAV flights, otherwise passenger has to contact with carrier concerned for acceptance. The carriage must be complied with regulations of local government(s) concerned of departure, transit and arrival station.

Fresh eggs are restricted on BAV flights. In some instances, rejection of this carriage may seem impractical, fresh eggs may be accepted as checked baggage at the owner’s risk (if any).

Packing conditions:

• For big quantity:
  • Eggs are generally packed in fibreboard or wooden boxes with honeycombed separation trays.
  • Packing material should be strong enough to allow stacking of parcels ontop each other.
  • Cover the box carefully by adhesive tape, then place it in a big plastic bag with minimum thickness of 0.1 mm to avoid leakage during loading.
• For small quantity:
  • Each egg must be wrapped with papers
  • Eggs should be stacked into bulk holds in such a manner so as to avoid crushing, which also could damage other loads or aircraft holds.
  • This bag should be carried on rather than checked as baggage.

For domestic flights:

• Plants and flowers will be accepted as check- in baggage or hand carry- on baggage
• Plants can be accepted only when they are packed carefully to avoid spillage of the soil that they are placed in.
• Plants and flowers carried onboard only accepted when the size is fit to the size of carry-on baggage. They should be stored in the overhead locker or as guidance of cabin crew. In case passengers do not prefer to store plants and flowers in the overhead lock, passenger should buy an another seat for that plants and flowers.
• When hand held bouquets are carried in cabin, ensure the stem or ends of the hand held bouquet are concealed to avoid spillage of the water that they are placed in. The water may cause damage to our aircraft and carry on items of other passengers. Should the bouquet be stored in the overhead locker.

For international flights:

• The carriage must be complied with the regulations of local government(s) concerned of departure, transit and arrival station.