Electronic devices and batteries

Permitted or not permitted?

• Permitted in or as checked baggage (not recommended)
• Permitted in or as carry-on baggage in the cabin

Power restriction: max. 100 Wh or 2 g LC per device

Unit restriction: max. 15 devices with batteries per passenger

Portable electronic devices for personal use are:

• laptops, mobile phones, tablets,
• electric toiletry items (toothbrushes, razors, etc.),
• electric toys,
• drones, watches, calculators, or
• other entertainment or communication electronics.

Such items should be carried in your carry-on baggage whenever possible.

General transport regulations:

• Protect the device from damage.
• Protect the device from accidental activation or remove the battery and insulate the terminals to prevent short circuits.
• If you are transporting multiple devices, store them separately from each other (e.g. using clothing or the original packaging).

Additional regulations for transport in checked baggage:

• max. 3 devices larger than a smartphone
• Do not pack your device together with easily combustible materials (e.g. perfumes, aerosols, etc.).
• Switch off the devices completely and protect them from unintentional activation.
• Ensure that apps, alarms or preset configurations are deactivated.
• Protect your device using suitable packaging or a sturdy bag with sufficient padding.

Power banks are classed as replacement batteries, not as electronic devices. Information about taking power banks with you can be found in the section “Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries”.

Note:

• For safety reasons, portable electronic devices must always be visible and accessible when connected to the power supply system of the aircraft.
• For devices with a battery power greater than 100 Wh up to a max. of 160 Wh, transport approval from the airline is required.
• When booking your flight, please register devices and batteries requiring approval via the contact form.

Permitted or not permitted?

• Permitted in or as checked baggage (not recommended)
• Permitted in or as carry-on baggage in the cabin

Portable electronic devices for personal use with batteries that DO NOT CONTAIN LITHIUM (e.g. alkaline manganese, zinc carbon, nickel cadmium or nickel-metal hydride) are:

• electric toiletry items (toothbrushes, razors, etc.),
• electric toys,
• drones, watches, calculators, or
• other entertainment or communication electronics.

Such items should be carried in your carry-on baggage whenever possible.

Regulations for transport in checked baggage:

• Switch off the devices completely and protect them from unintentional activation.
• Ensure that apps, alarms or preset configurations are deactivated.
• Protect your device using suitable packaging or a sturdy bag with sufficient padding.
• If you are transporting several devices, stow your devices separately from each other (e.g. separated by clothing or in the original packaging).

Additional transport regulations for non-spillable wet batteries:

• Power restriction: max. 12 V / 100 Wh per battery
• Non-spillable wet batteries (e.g. gel batteries) must not contain free or unabsorbed liquid.

Power banks are classed as replacement batteries, not as electronic devices. Information about taking power banks with you can be found in the section “Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries”.

Permitted or not permitted?

• Not permitted in or as checked baggage
• Permitted in or as carry-on baggage in the cabin
• Transport approval required above 100 Wh

Power restriction: max. 100 Wh or 2 g LC per power bank

Item restriction: max. 2 power banks per passenger

Transport regulations:

• Charging and using power banks is prohibited. An exception is made for use with approved medical devices.
• Power banks must not be stowed in the overhead locker above the seats. For safety reasons, please store your power banks under the seat in front of you or in its seat pocket, on your person or in your hand luggage.
• Protect your power bank against damage and short circuiting, by using the original packaging, for example.

Note:

• For power banks with a battery power greater than 100 Wh up to the maximum. 160 Wh, transport approval from the airline is required
• When booking your flight, please register power banks requiring approval via the contact form.

Permitted or not permitted?

• Not permitted in or as checked baggage
• Permitted in or as carry-on baggage in the cabin
• Transport approval required above 100 Wh / 2 g LC

Power and unit restriction for lithium batteries:

* The unit restriction includes all battery types; this means non-spillable wet batteries, dry batteries, gel batteries, lithium batteries and power banks.

** Only for medical devices

Transport requirements:

For all batteries, the connections must be isolated individually to prevent short circuits. This is possible if the item is carried in its original packaging, any exposed terminals are covered with adhesive tape or each battery is packed in a separate plastic carrier or protective bag.

Power and unit restrictions for non-spillable wet batteries:

• max. 12 V / 100 Wh per battery
• max. 2 replacement batteries

Note:

• The recharging of batteries is not permitted on board.
• For battery power greater than 100 Wh up to max. 160 Wh and a LC of greater than 2 g up to max. 8 g, transport approval from the airline is required.
• When booking your flight, please register batteries requiring approval via the contact form.

Permitted or not permitted?

Such devices are prohibited for transport.

This includes the following devices:

• hoverboards
• pedelecs/S-pedelecs
• e-scooters
• electric monowheels
• electric scooter baggage (e.g. Modobags or Airwheel)
• underwater scooters
• Segways
• electric prams
• e-skis and e-snowboards
• eFoils (electric hydrofoil as power add-on for surfboards)

This ban applies irrespective of the power capacity and whether the batteries are permanently attached or removable and also applies to battery-powered personal transportation devices with no integrated battery.

The above examples only reflect a range of possible devices.

These goods may only be carried as freight in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Note on e-bikes: E-bikes with removable batteries are permitted for transport. To do so, the battery must be removed before the journey begins. E-bikes with non-removable batteries are not permitted.

Permitted or not permitted?

Transport approval is required for battery-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids.

For reasons of safety and loadability in the aircraft, there are restrictions regarding:

• the battery power,
• the total weight and
• the size of the wheelchair or mobility aid.

Note:

• For safety reasons, wheelchairs with permanently-installed/non-removable lithium batteries are subject to a limit of no more than 2 batteries with a capacity of up to 160 Wh per battery.
• Transport approval from the airline is required for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
• Please send us the necessary details (manufacturer’s technical datasheet or manual) for your wheelchair or mobility aid in advance, no later than 48 hours before departure, using the contact form.

Permitted or not permitted?

Transport approval is required for these devices.

Power restriction for lithium batteries: max. 160 Wh or 8 g LC per device

Power restriction for non-spillable wet batteries: max. 100 Wh and 12 V per device

Note:

• Battery-powered portable medical devices require transport approval from the airline.
• If you are booked under an Edelweiss flight number, please send us the completed POC form together with the SAF/MEDIF medical information form by email no later than three days before departure. If you are booked under a SWISS flight number, please submit the documents via the SWISS Special Assistance Portal. You must log in to use the portal. If you do not yet have a Miles & More service card number or Travel ID, you can register for a Travel ID on the portal. SWISS Special Assistance Portal
• For CPAP devices, please read the CPAP information sheet and send us the necessary information for the technical approval by email no later than three days before departure. If you are booked under a SWISS flight number, please submit the information via the SWISS Special Assistance Portal. You must log in to use the portal. If you do not yet have a Miles & More service card number or Travel ID, you can register for a Travel ID on the portal. SWISS Special Assistance Portal

Go to the POC form

Go to the SAF/MEDIF

Go to the CPAP information sheet

Permitted or not permitted?

• Not permitted in or as checked baggage
• Permitted in or as carry-on baggage in the cabin

Unit restriction: only in quantities for personal use, no more than a total of 15 portable electronic devices being allowed per passenger.

Power restriction for lithium batteries: max. 100 Wh or 2 g LC per device

Transport restrictions in carry-on baggage:

• Use or charging is prohibited on board.
• The devices must not be stowed in the overhead locker above the seats. For safety reasons, please stow your devices in your hand luggage under the seat in front of you, in its seat pocket or on your person.
• Accidental activation must not be possible.

Note: In some countries, you are prohibited from carrying e-cigarettes or other inhalers with you.

Permitted or not permitted?

• Permitted in or as checked baggage (not recommended)
• Permitted in or as carry-on baggage in the cabin
• Transport approval required above 100 Wh

Unit restriction: max. 15 devices (this includes all electronic devices) with lithium batteries per passenger

Such items should be carried in your carry-on baggage whenever possible.

Regulations for transport in checked baggage:

• max. 3 devices larger than a smartphone
• Do not pack your device together with easily combustible materials (e.g. perfumes, aerosols, etc.).
• Switch off the devices completely and protect them from unintentional activation.
• Ensure that apps, alarms or preset configurations are deactivated.
• Protect your device using suitable packaging or a sturdy bag with sufficient padding.
• If you are transporting several devices, stow your devices separately from each other (e.g. separated by clothing or in the original packaging).

Power banks are classed as replacement batteries, not as electronic devices. Information about carrying replacement batteries with you can be found in the section “Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries”.

Note:

• For photo and video equipment with a battery power greater than 100 Wh up to a max. of 160 Wh, transport approval from the airline is required.
• When booking your flight, please register devices or batteries requiring approval via the contact form.

Permitted or not permitted?

• Permitted in or as checked baggage
• Permitted in or as carry-on baggage in the cabin
• Transport approval required

Unit restriction: max. 1 avalanche rescue backpack per passenger

Note:

• Transport approval from the airline is required for avalanche rescue backpacks.
• When booking your flight, please register avalanche rescue backpacks via the contact form.

The technical structure of the trigger mechanism of avalanche rescue backpacks may contain dangerous goods that are subject to official restrictions for transport.

Restrictions for dangerous goods in the trigger mechanism:

• Pyrotechnic trigger mechanism: max. 200 mg net of explosive material of hazard subcategory 1.4S.
• Lithium battery-operated trigger: max. 100 Wh or 2 g LC
• Trigger with capacitor: Capacitors must be uncharged, protected against short circuits and packaged in sturdy outer packaging to prevent unintentional activation.
• Trigger using integrated gas cartridges: The gas must comply with hazard subcategory 2.2.

Other transport regulations:

• The backpack must be packed in such a way that it cannot be activated accidentally.
• The air cushion in the backpack must be equipped with pressure-relief valves.
• Gas cartridges of hazard subcategory 2.2 will only be accepted for transport if they are integrated into the avalanche rescue backpack as the trigger, as required by the design.
• Additional activation handles and replacement gas cartridges are not permitted.
• Flights to/from/within the USA: avalanche rescue backpacks with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism or integrated gas cartridges are not permitted for transport, unless the avalanche rescue backpack does not have a pyrotechnic trigger and the gas cartridge is completely empty.

Permitted or not permitted?

· Not permitted in or as checked baggage

· Permitted in or as carry-on baggage in the cabin

· Transport approval required

Unit restriction: only in quantities for personal use, no more than 15 portable electronic devices being allowed per passenger.

Note:

• Transport approval from the airline is required for diving lamps, soldering irons or other heat-generating items.
• When booking your flight, please register diving lamps, soldering irons or heat-generating items via the contact form.

Transport restrictions in carry-on baggage:

• The device must be switched off.
• Batteries and heating elements in portable electronic devices that can produce extreme heat must be isolated by removing the heating element, battery or other components.
• The regulations for the carriage of loose batteries or portable electronic devices with installed batteries apply. You can find information about this in the sections “Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries” and “Portable electronic devices with lithium batteries for personal use”.

Permitted or not permitted?

• Not permitted in or as checked baggage
• Permitted in or as carry-on baggage in the cabin

Unit restriction (including lithium batteries): 20 units per passenger (the unit restriction includes all battery types, i.e. non-spillable wet batteries, dry batteries, gel batteries and lithium batteries)

Examples of non-spillable wet batteries: gel batteries or AGM batteries

Examples of dry batteries: nickel-metal hydride batteries, nickel cadmium, alkali manganese or zinc carbon batteries

Transport requirements for non-spillable wet and dry batteries:

• Non-spillable wet batteries (e.g. gel batteries) must not contain any free or unabsorbed liquid.
• You must ensure that the batteries are protected from heat and cannot generate heat themselves.
• For all batteries, the connections must be isolated individually to prevent short circuits. This is possible if the item is carried in its original packaging, any exposed terminals are covered with adhesive tape or each battery is packed in a separate plastic carrier or protective bag.

Power and unit restrictions for non-spillable wet batteries:

• max. 12 V / 100 Wh per battery
• max. 2 replacement batteries

Permitted or not permitted?

• Not permitted in or as checked baggage
• Permitted in or as carry-on baggage in the cabin
• Transport approval required above 100 Wh

Power restriction:  max. 100 Wh / 2 g LC

Transport regulations:

• The battery must be removed from the baggage.
• The removed battery must be carried in the cabin. Further information can be found in the section “Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries”.
• The suitcase may be transported as checked baggage without the battery.

Note:

• Electric scooter baggage (e.g. Modobags or Airwheel) are prohibited for transport, see chapter “Battery-powered personal transportation devices, e.g. e-bikes, e-scooters, underwater scooters, e-baggage scooters and others”.
• The power restrictions for permanently installed features with lithium batteries in smart baggage, such as an electronic lock or electronic scale, can be found in the section “Smart baggage – permanently installed lithium battery”.
• Information about baggage trackers or electronic bag tags (EBTs) can be found in the sections “Baggage trackers” and “Electronic bag tags (EBTs)”.
• For battery power greater than 100 Wh up to max. 160 Wh, transport approval from the airline is required.
• When booking your flight, please register power banks and batteries requiring approval via the contact form.

Permitted or not permitted?

• Permitted in or as checked baggage
• Permitted in or as carry-on baggage in the cabin

Power restriction: max. 2.7 Wh / 0.3 g LC

Note: The transport of smart baggage with permanently installed lithium batteries above 2.7 Wh or 0.3 g LC is prohibited.

Permitted or not permitted?

• Permitted in or as checked baggage
• Permitted in or as carry-on baggage in the cabin

Power restriction:  max. 2.7 Wh or 0.3 g LC per lithium battery

Transport restrictions:

• Approved transmission functions: low-energy transmission functions such as Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth or RFID
• The tracker must be stowed in an item of baggage to prevent damage.

Permitted or not permitted?

• Permitted in or as checked baggage
• Permitted in or as carry-on baggage in the cabin

Bags with electronic bag tags (EBTs) with routing display (e.g. BAGTAG or RIMOWA smart bags) used instead of printed thermal bag tags are permitted as checked baggage and carry-on baggage.