Smart Luggage generally has features and devices such as USB chargers, Wi-Fi hotspots, GPS, automatic locking systems, and motorized wheels.
Passengers intending to bring Smart Luggage with non-removable batteries (integrated with the luggage) may pose a risk of fire hazard in the cargo or cabin compartments. Therefore, this type of Smart Luggage cannot be carried by passengers as checked or cabin baggage.
The provisions for Smart Luggage to be transported on the aircraft are as follows:
As Cabin Baggage
- Smart luggage with removable lithium-ion battery
- Maximum lithium battery capacity 100 Wh
- The weight of the suitcase and its contents does not exceed 7 kg
- Overall dimensions including wheels and handle are not more than 56 x 36 x 23 cm / linear 115 cm
- The battery is removed from the smart luggage before boarding
If smart luggage does not meet one of the requirements above, it is not permitted to board the aircraft cabin.
As Checked Baggage
- Smart luggage with removable lithium-ion battery
- Lithium battery capacity up to 160 Wh
- Smart luggage has a battery capacity exceeding 100 Wh but less than 160 Wh may be transported as checked baggage with the requirement to obtain approval from the airline.
- The battery is removed from the smart luggage before checking in and carried with the passenger to the aircraft
If smart luggage does not meet one of the requirements above, it is not permitted to be transported as checked baggage.
Detailed conditions for carrying smart luggage are as follows:
| Smart Luggage Battery Type | Cabin Baggage | Checked Baggage | Operator Approval |
| Smart Luggage with non-removable battery | FORBIDDEN | ||
Smart Luggage with removable battery
|
√ | √* |
- |
Smart Luggage with removable battery
|
- | √* | - |
Smart Luggage with removable battery
|
- | √* | √** |
Smart Luggage with removable battery
|
FORBIDDEN | ||
*)Please carry the battery of the Smart Luggage separately into the cabin.
**)If the battery capacity is more than 100Wh but less than 160Wh then approval from the airline is required
Linear is the sum of the total height, width and thickness of the suitcase.
For general regulations regarding lithium batteries used in Smart Luggage with removable batteries, refer to the Lithium Batteries and Power Banks section on this page.
