Airlines are banning this type of smart luggage – so if you’re getting new suitcases this Christmas pick carefully - lithium ion battery manufacturers
Smart suitcases capable of charging phones, weighing and GPS tracking seem to be the holy grail of luggage.
But before you buy anything during Christmas, you may have to think twice about it because airlines may not allow them to board the plane.
Unless their batteries can be removed, there is a risk that smart suitcases will be sent and packaged by World Airlines.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it may release the industry-
The new luggage quickly reached a wide range of standards.
Earlier, some American Airlines released their own restrictions on smart packages, including companies such as BlueSmart, Raden or Away.
The suitcase is equipped with a GPS tracking system that can use a mobile phone to charge, weigh or lock the device remotely.
However, they are driven by lithium-ion batteries, which the aviation industry sees as a fire risk, especially in the cargo compartment.
Nick Cullen, senior vice president of airports, passengers, cargo and safety at the International Air Transport Association, said at a media briefing in Geneva last week: "We expect guidance to be released this week. "US-
American Airlines, Delta Airlines and Alaska Airlines both said last week that as of January 15, 2018, they would ask for batteries to be removed before allowing luggage to board.
Nick Careen did not give details of any potential industry
But he said he expects other companies to follow American Airlines soon.
Away and Raden said on their website that the batteries in their bags can be easily removed.
It is not clear on BlueSmart's website whether the battery is removable or not, but it does state that all its technologies are "compliant with international regulations ".
Concerns about the risk of a lithium-ion battery fire were highlighted earlier this year in a temporary electronic ban on some flights to the United States.