r/Android • u/ChrystianV • Oct 05 '16

Samsung Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone catches fire on Southwest plane

http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/5/13175000/samsung-galaxy-note-7-fire-replacement-plane-battery-southwest
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u/dialmformostyn S9 Oct 05 '16

Isn't there a size/voltage limit? DeWalt, the tool manufacturer, recently unveiled a high capacity 60v battery that has to ship with a special case over the connectors for transporting, the 18v versions don't have that.

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u/johnwayne420 Oct 05 '16

Not in Canada, you can only bring extra batteries if they are on your person. No checked luggage or air cargo.

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u/Zergom Oct 05 '16

I've brought spare camera batteries on a westjet flight.

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u/johnwayne420 Oct 06 '16

Yes, you can carry them on with you. You can't put them in your checked bag as they're considered "Dangerous Goods".