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I wonder if this will have consequences ... go figure !

 

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The problem will soon be solved. Prof. Goodenough, the inventor of the Lithium battery, and his team have developed a battery membrane with plastic strands woven in. When heated above a certain temperature they will melt, creating an impermeable barrier which stops the chemical reaction.

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Starting next month, American Airlines will not let you check "smart" luggage (tracking device, USB-charger, etc.) into the hold unless you can remove the batt and take it on board. Expect this policy to spread, especially with the new ICAO rules on Li-ion batts in checked luggage generally.

 

https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/baggage/restricted-items.jsp

 

Edit to add: A few other US carriers are also implementing the ban on "smart" bags: https://thepointsguy.com/2017/12/more-us-airlines-ban-smart-luggage/

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