Dubai travel: Spare batteries, power banks not allowed; list of banned, permitted items at DXB

Dubai travel: Spare batteries, power banks not allowed; list of banned, permitted items at DXB

Dubai International (DXB), the world’s busiest airport, has reminded passengers not to carry or put any spare batteries or power banks in their checked-in luggage as these are “safety hazard and prohibited”.

In a tweet on Monday, DXB said: “It is advised that you pack these (spare batteries or power banks) in your hand or carry-on baggage instead.” On its website, authority also noted: “Security check is an essential part of modern air travel. It’s vital to ensure everyone’s safety.

Travel tips

To help things run smoothly at the airport, DXB gave the following tips:

Permitted and prohibited items

Meanwhile, based on the guidelines by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, the following items are permitted both as carry-on and checked-in baggage:

— Baggage with installed lithium batteries - Non-removable batteries. Batteries must contain no more than 0.3 g lithium metal, or lithium-ion must not exceed 2.7 Wh (Watt-hour). Batteries must be removed if baggage is to be checked in. Removed batteries must be carried in the cabin.

— Gas cylinders, non-flammable, non-toxic, worn for the operation of mechanical limbs. Also, spare cylinders of a similar size, if required to ensure an adequate supply for the duration of the journey

— Hair styling equipment containing a hydrocarbon gas