Power restriction: max. 100 Wh or 2 g LC per device

Item restriction: max. 15 devices with batteries per passenger

Portable electronic devices for personal use are:

• laptops, mobile phones, tablets
• electric toiletries (toothbrushes, razors, etc.)
• electric toys
• drones, watches, calculators, or
• other entertainment or communication devices

Wherever possible, these should be transported in hand baggage.

Transport regulations in checked baggage:

• a maximum of 3 devices larger than a smartphone
• Do not pack your devices together with highly flammable materials (e.g. perfumes, aerosols, etc.).
• Completely switch off the devices and protect them from unintentional activation.
• Ensure that apps, alarms, or preset configurations are deactivated.
• Protect your devices using suitable packaging or a sturdy bag with sufficient padding.
• If you are transporting several devices, stow your devices separated from each other (e.g. by clothing or using the original packaging).

Power banks count as replacement batteries not electronic devices. You will find information about taking power banks with you in the section: “Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries”.

Note:

• For devices with battery power of more than 100 Wh up to max. 160 Wh, an airline transport approval is required.
• When booking your flight, please register devices and batteries requiring approval via the contact form.
  

Portable electronic devices for personal use with batteries which contain NO LITHIUM (e.g. alkali-manganese, zinc-carbon, nickel-cadmium, or nickel metal hydride) are:

• electric toiletries (toothbrushes, razors, etc.)
• electric toys
• drones, watches, calculators, or
• other entertainment or communication devices

Wherever possible, these should be transported in hand baggage.

Transport regulations in checked baggage:

• Completely switch off the devices and protect them from unintentional activation.
• Ensure that apps, alarms, or preset configurations are deactivated.
• Protect your devices using suitable packaging or a sturdy bag with sufficient padding.
• If you are transporting several devices, stow your devices separated from each other (e.g. by clothing or using the original packaging).

Additional transport regulations for non-spillable wet batteries:

• Power restriction: max. 12 V / 100 Wh per battery
• Non-spillable wet batteries (e.g. gel batteries) must not contain free or non-absorbed liquid.

Power banks are regarded as replacement batteries and not electronic devices. Information about taking power banks with you can be found in the section “Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries”.

Power and item restriction for lithium batteries:

*The item restriction includes all battery types; this means non-spillable wet batteries, dry batteries, gel batteries and lithium batteries.

**Only applies to medical devices

Transport regulations:

For all batteries, the terminals must be individually isolated to avoid short circuits. This is possible if the batteries are transported in the original packaging, exposed terminals are masked with adhesive tape, or each battery is packed in a separate plastic bag or protective bag.

Power and item restriction of non-spillable wet batteries:

• a maximum of 12 V / 100 Wh per battery
  
• a maximum of 2 replacement batteries
  

Note:

• The recharging of power banks on board is not permitted.
• For battery power of more than 100 Wh up to max. 160 Wh, and more than 2 g up to max. 8 g LC, an airline transport approval is required.
• When booking your flight, please register power banks and batteries requiring approval via the contact form.

This includes the following items:

• hover boards
• e-bikes
• pedelecs/s-pedelecs
• e-scooters
• electric monowheel bikes
• electric luggage scooters (such as Modobags or Airwheels)
• underwater scooters
• Segways
• electric strollers or electric golf trolleys
  

This ban applies regardless of the power capacity and whether the batteries are permanently attached or removable, and also applies to battery-powered personal and sports transport devices without an integrated battery.

The above-mentioned examples reflect only a selection of potential devices.

These items may only be transported as freight in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

For reasons of safety and loadability in the aircraft there are restrictions with regard to:

• battery power,
• total weight and
• the dimensions of the wheelchair or mobility aid.

Note:

• An airline transport approval is required for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
• For our checking and approval, please send us in good time, no later than 48 hours before departure, the necessary details (manufacturer’s technical datasheet or manual) of your wheelchair or mobility aid via the contact form that is downloadable below.

Note: please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the document correctly.

Power restriction lithium batteries: max. 160 Wh or 8 g LC per device

Power restriction non-spillable wet batteries: max. 100 Wh and 12 V per device

Note:

• For battery-powered portable medical devices, an airline transport approval and medical approval for use on board is required.
• Please send us the completed form for POC devices together with the form containing the medical details to our Medical Services at ​medicalservices@swiss.com no later than 3 days before your departure.
• Kindly read the information sheet for CPAP devices and send the required details for technical approval to your booking centre, the SWISS Service Center or directly to: medicalservices@swiss.com.

Item restriction: only in amounts for your personal use*

Power restriction lithium batteries: max. 100 Wh or 2 g LC per device

Transport restrictions in hand baggage:

• Use or recharging on board is forbidden.
• The devices must remain stowed throughout the entire flight.
• Accidental activation must not be possible.

Note: in some countries it is forbidden to carry e-cigarettes or other inhalers with you.

*An item restriction of a maximum of 15 portable electronic devices per passenger applies.

Item restriction: max. 15 devices (this includes all electronic devices) with lithium batteries per passenger

Wherever possible, these should be transported in hand baggage.

Transport regulations in checked baggage:

• a maximum of 3 devices larger than a smartphone
• Do not pack your devices together with highly flammable materials (e.g. perfumes, aerosols, etc.).
• Completely switch off the devices and protect them from unintentional activation.
• Ensure that apps, alarms, or preset configurations are deactivated.
• Protect your devices using suitable packaging or a sturdy bag with sufficient padding.
• If you are transporting several devices, stow your devices separated from each other (e.g. by clothing or using the original packaging).

Power banks are regarded as replacement batteries and not electronic devices. You will find information about taking replacement batteries with you in the section: “Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries”.

Note:

• For photo and video equipment with a battery power greater than 100 Wh up to max. 160 Wh, an airline transport approval is required.
• When booking your flight, please register devices or batteries requiring approval via the contact form.

Item restriction: max. 1 avalanche rescue backpack per passenger

Note:

• An airline transport approval is required for avalanche rescue backpacks.
• When booking your flight, please register avalanche rescue backpacks via the contact form.

The technical structure of the trigger mechanism of avalanche rescue backpacks may contain dangerous goods that are subject to official restrictions for transport.

Restrictions of dangerous goods in the trigger mechanism:

• Pyrotechnic trigger mechanism: max. 200 mg net of explosive material of the Hazard Division 1.4S.
• Lithium battery powered trigger: max. 100 Wh or 2 g LC
• Trigger with capacitor: capacitors must be uncharged, protected against short circuits and packaged in sturdy outer packaging to prevent unintentional activation.
• Trigger using integrated gas cartridges: the gas must comply with Hazard Division 2.2.

Other transport provisions:

• The backpack must be packed in such a way that it cannot be activated accidentally.
  
• The airbag in the backpack must be equipped with pressure relief valves.
• Gas cartridges of Hazard Division 2.2 will only be accepted if they are transported integrated into the avalanche rescue backpack as the trigger, as specified in the design.
• Additional activation handles and replacement gas cartridges are not allowed.
• Flights to/from/within the USA: avalanche rescue backpacks with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism or integrated gas cartridges are not permitted for transport, unless the avalanche rescue backpack does not have a pyrotechnic trigger and the gas cartridge is completely empty.

Item restriction: only in amounts for your personal use*

*An item restriction of a maximum of 15 portable electronic devices per passenger applies.

Note:

• An airline transport approval is required for diving lamps, soldering irons or heat generating items.
• When booking your flight, please register diving lamps, soldering irons or heat generating items via the contact form.

Transport restrictions in hand baggage:

• The device must be switched off.
  
• Batteries and heating elements must be isolated in portable electronic devices that can produce extreme heat, by removing the heating element, battery, or other components.
• The regulations for the transportation of loose batteries or portable electronic devices with batteries inserted apply. Further information can be found in the sections: “Power banks, replacement batteries, and loose batteries” and “Portable electronic devices with lithium batteries for personal use”.
  

Item restriction (including lithium batteries*): 20 items per passenger

*The item restriction includes all battery types; this means non-spillable wet batteries, dry batteries, gel batteries and lithium batteries.

Examples of non-spillable wet batteries: gel batteries or AGM batteries

Examples of dry batteries: nickel metal hydride batteries, nickel-cadmium, alkali-manganese or zinc-carbon batteries

Transport regulations for non-spillable wet and dry batteries:

• Non-spillable wet batteries (e.g. gel batteries) must not contain free or non-absorbed liquid.
• It must be ensured that the batteries are protected from heat and cannot generate heat themselves.
• For all batteries, the terminals must be individually isolated to avoid short circuits. This is possible if the batteries are transported in the original packaging, exposed terminals are masked with adhesive tape, or each battery is packed in a separate plastic bag or protective bag.

Power and item restriction of non-spillable wet batteries:

• a maximum of 12 V / 100 Wh per battery
  
• a maximum of 2 replacement batteries
  

Power restriction: max. 100 Wh / 2 g LC

Transport regulations:

• The battery must be removed from the baggage.
• The removed battery must be transported in the cabin. Further information can be found in the section “Power banks, replacement batteries and loose batteries”.
• Without the battery, the suitcase may be transported as checked baggage.

Note:

• For equipment with lithium batteries permanently installed in smart baggage, such as an electronic lock or electronic scales, you will find the power restrictions in the section: “Smart baggage – permanently installed lithium batteries”.
• You will find information about baggage trackers or electronic bag tags (EBTs) in the section: “Baggage trackers” and “Electronic bag tags (EBTs)”.
• For battery power of more than 100 Wh up to max. 160 Wh, an airline transport approval is required.
• When booking your flight, please register power banks and batteries requiring approval via the contact form.

Power restriction: max. 2.7 Wh / 0.3 g LC

Note:

• Smart baggage with permanently installed lithium batteries above 2.7 Wh or 0.3 g LC is prohibited for transport.

Power restriction: max. 2.7 Wh or 0.3 g LC per lithium battery

Transport restrictions:

• authorised transmission functions: low-energy transmission functions such as Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth or RFID.
• The tracker must be stowed inside the baggage to avoid damage.
  

Baggage with an electronic bag tag (EBT) with routing display, e.g. BAGTAG or Rimowa Smart bags, etc., used instead of a printed thermal bag tag, is allowed in your checked baggage and hand baggage.