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IATA Publishes 2026 Passengers Travelling with Lithium Batteries Guidance
IATA Lithium Battery RegulationsInternational Air Transport Association (IATA)Global
Announced
Jan 1, 2026
Description
IATA updated the Passengers Travelling with Lithium Batteries guidance document for the 2026 Regulations. The guidance provides information for airline passengers on various devices containing lithium batteries including power banks, small vehicles, e-cigarettes, smart luggage, baggage tags, and tracking devices. It is based on the 2025-2026 Edition of ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.
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IATA Publishes 2026 Passengers Travelling with Lithium Batteries Guidance
25-2026 Edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Technical Instructions) and the 67th Edition (2026) of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). There are different limitations and requirements when the lithium batteries are transported by air as cargo or carried by passengers. However, limitations primarily depend on: a) The type of the lithium battery: ▪ the Wa