08 February 2018
American, Delta to Restrict Use of ‘Smart Bags’ for Safety Reasons
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines both have announced restrictions on passenger-carried “smart bags” that contain lithium-ion battery power banks. Effective Jan. 15, 2018, smart bags will only be allowed on Delta and American flights if the lithium batteries that power the bags’ built-in features are removable. If the bags have non-removable batteries, they will not be accepted as either carry-on or checked baggage.
