Airlines move to restrict 'smart bags' that use lithium batteries - lithium air battery

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Known as smart luggage, including tracking technology and remote control locks, are not allowed to appear in the cargo hold of American Airlines or Delta aircraft unless lithium batteries used to power the equipment are removed, the airline said in a statement on Friday.
The new policy of the two largest airlines in the world will take effect on January.
This reflects concerns that lithium batteries can cause fires and pose a danger to aircraft.
A representative of United Airlines said the company plans to announce similar restrictions soon.
American Airlines will be allowed to carry luggage
On the luggage, but Delta says it only allows them to be on the plane when the battery is removed, whether in the cabin or in the cargo compartment.
Bluesmart, the company that produced this baggage, said it had thoroughly tested the safety of the product and promised to meet with airline executives to request exemption from these restrictions.
"We are saddened by the latest changes in some airline regulations and believe that this is not only a retreat to travel technology, but also an obstacle to simplifying and improving the way we travel, bluesmart said in a statement on its website on Friday.
Smart luggage is becoming more and more popular in technology
People who like to travel because the bag is built in
In devices that can weigh bags, use GPS to track bags and lock bags remotely using the smartphone app.
Some luggage even includes a motor so that travelers can ride their luggage like a motorcycle.
Lithium battery equipment, including laptops and hoverboards, is causing trouble for airlines because larger batteries and multiple batteries stored together can pose a risk of fire, which may
As a result, the airline has developed a list of specific equipment and battery sizes allowed in checked baggage.