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Batteries

Batteries not included, but you can bring your own.

Batteries for Electronic Devices

Batteries for electronic devices

Due to the possibility of a fire, all batteries for electronic devices must be packed in the original retail package or wrapped in insulating tape to prevent loose batteries from coming into contact with metal objects, causing a short circuit.

Please note: Lithium batteries should be packed in carry-on bags, not checked bags, to protect the battery from getting crushed or punctured during the flight.

Lithium Batteries in Devices

JetBlue will accept consumer electronic and medical devices (watches, calculators, cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers, camcorders, hearing aids, etc.) containing lithium cells or batteries when carried by customers or crewmembers in carry-on bags (with the exception of mobility devices, which can be checked in). Portable electronic devices in checked bags must be turned off and prevented from accidental activation.

Spare lithium cells and batteries for these devices will only be accepted in carry-on bags and are prohibited in checked bags. When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, all spare lithium batteries must be removed from the bag and kept with the customer in the aircraft cabin.

See https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe for a complete list of acceptable batteries and how to properly pack them.

Battery requirements on flights

JetBlue accepts assistive devices with lithium ion, spillable, and non-spillable battery types, with restrictions.

Battery Type

 Description Checked Carry-on

Lithium-ion/polymer batteries (rechargeable) 

 A rechargeable battery that uses lithium ions to store energy and create a charge. Yes, with restrictions

Yes. Batteries must be marked/documented as meeting UN 38.3 testing and must not be more than 100 wh.

For mobility aids we will accept one battery up to 300 wh or two spares up to 160 wh. 

Spillable Batteries 

 A spillable battery is a wet-cell battery or a battery that lacks manufacturer labeling. It is identified by caps that open to give access to the cells. Yes No

Non-spillable Batteries

 A non-spillable battery contains a gel type electrolyte and is identified by its cap/cover that cannot be removed, on the individual cells.   Yes. They must be marked "Non Spillable". Wheelchair must be kept in the upright position. Yes, within carry-on size guidelines.

Damaged or recalled batteries of any type 

 Any battery that exhibits evidence of previous leakage or damage, or that has been recalled. No No

Small, compressed gas cylinders 

 Used for mechanical limbs Yes Yes, when worn in mechanical limbs.

Electric mobility devices

 Electric wheelchairs or scooters Yes, with restrictions No

 

 

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