Originally Posted by
Capn Bloggs
I thought you weren't allowed to carry spare batteries in your checked luggage. I battery nicely tucked away in it's designed-for housing in a piece of equipment will hardly be a threat, even if it is in your suitcase. How many laptops are blowing up in the cabin now?
Delta had one happen in 2016. Caught fire in a business class overhead bin. Crew was able to use the new containment bag to put it out.