Gadget limit enforced for passengers - Jet2, BA and easyJet rules explained

Passengers of Jet2, BA, and easyJet must know that all airlines have strict limits on gadgets. The rise of tech with lithium batteries has caused problems.

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The rules for major UK airlines are not strict. There are limits on batteries and gadgets you can take on board.

Each customer can carry a maximum of 15 lithium battery-powered devices.

These devices must be carried in hand luggage and protected against damage.

Customers can carry no more than 20 spare lithium batteries, provided they are protected.

Customers can carry no more than two spare lithium batteries with a watt-hour rating exceeding 100Wh.

Customers may carry no more than two power banks per person, not exceeding 160Wh. These must not be charged onboard.

British Airways limits lithium-ion batteries to 100Wh or less. Up to four spare batteries are allowed per person.

EasyJet requires all lithium-ion batteries to be carried in cabin hand luggage only, with a limit of 100Wh per battery.

Batteries above 160Wh are prohibited. Items must be protected from short circuits.

Ryanair permits lithium batteries and power banks up to 100Wh in carry-on luggage only.

Passengers may carry up to 20 spare batteries/power banks that must be individually protected.

Wizz Air restricts spare lithium batteries and power banks to carry-on baggage only, with a maximum capacity of 100 Wh.

Batteries between 100 Wh and 160 Wh require prior approval. A maximum of 2 spare batteries per person is allowed.

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