4 - Electric and electronic medical devices, batteries and replacement batteries
Devices placed in checked baggage must be switched off. It should be impossible to switch the device on again by accident. Each replacement battery must be protected against short-circuiting. When possible, it must be placed in its original packaging, a plastic bag, or an individual protective envelope. If not, the electrodes must be isolated with adhesive non-conducting tape.
Lithium devices and batteries
Lithium batteries can catch fire if they short-circuit, are damaged, poorly designed, or poorly assembled. Lithium batteries and devices that are damaged, defective, or recalled by the manufacturer are prohibited in all aircraft. To avoid any damage, carefully pack or protect your devices and batteries before placing them in your checked baggage. If you are traveling with them in the cabin, please handle with care.
Portable electronic devices < 100 Wh
Portable electronic medical devices containing batteries or lithium-metal batteries (not exceeding 2 g/0.07 oz. of lithium/battery) or lithium-ion (not exceeding 100 Wh/battery): portable oxygen concentrators (POC) transported for medical use.
- In the cabin: Yes
- In the hold: Yes
- Prior approval needed: No
Replacement batteries < 100 Wh
Lithium-metal replacement batteries (not exceeding 2 g/0.07 oz. of lithium/battery) or lithium-ion batteries (not exceeding 100 Wh/battery) for portable electronic medical devices: portable oxygen concentrators (POC).
- In the cabin: Yes
- In the hold: No
- Prior approval needed: No
Portable electronic devices between 100 Wh and 160 Wh
Portable electronic devices containing batteries or lithium-metal batteries (not exceeding 8 g/0.2 oz. of lithium/battery) or lithium-ion (over 100 Wh/battery but not exceeding 160 Wh/battery) transported for medical use: automated external defribillators (AED), nebulizers, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) ventilators such as anti-sleep apnea or anti-snoring devices.
- In the cabin: Yes
- In the hold: Yes
- Prior approval needed: Yes*
* Authorization must be requested from Air France or your travel agency.
Replacement batteries between 100 Wh and 160 Wh
Lithium-metal replacement batteries (not exceeding 8 g/0.2 oz. of lithium/battery) or lithium-ion batteries (over 100 Wh/battery, but not exceeding 160 Wh/battery) for portable electronic medical devices (AED, CPAP, nebulizers...)
- In the cabin: Yes
- In the hold: No
- Prior approval needed: Yes*
Maximum of 2 replacement batteries per person. * Authorization must be requested from Air France or your travel agency.
Portable electronic devices > 160 Wh and their replacement batteries
Other devices and batteries
Devices with non-spillable batteries
Portable electronic devices that function with non-spillable batteries, also known as "dry-cell batteries" or "liquid gel batteries" which adhere to special provision A67. Batteries should have a maximum voltage of 12 V and a maximum battery power of 100 Wh/battery. Please note: The energy value of batteries should be visible on the device or on the batteries.
- In the cabin: Yes
- In the hold: Yes
- Prior approval needed: No
Maximum of 2 replacement batteries per person