Batteries on Domestic flights

verbify · Oct 5th, 2003, 11:47

I've heard that batteries are a prohibited in the cabin of domestic flights in India. Can anyone verify this? I have batteries for my camera and since I only travel with a carry-on, I'm wondering about it. I'd really rather not check the bag if at all possible. A friend of mine had extra batteries confiscated in Nepal before a flight, but was allowed to keep the one already in the camera. Any ideas on what I should expect?

Thanks

vistet · Oct 5th, 2003, 16:55

Mixed experience : on one flight the internal (AA) batteries were were whisked away to the cockpit, last time no probs . Got them back after landing.
Security last year was strict : after a landing where some passengers got off we had to go re-identify all carry-ons.

radz · Oct 5th, 2003, 17:10

same mixed expericence,once with handbag they dint check, last time they asked me to remove,but no problem you can collect it from air crew once you landing.

gozer · Nov 3rd, 2003, 22:39

when the batteries are "confiscated" before flight, are they usually/always returned? (i am traveling w/ only a carry on pack.)

flying on cathay pacific, royal nepal airlines, and a domestic flight - jaipur to udaipur - not sure on what airline yet.

what exactly does everyone DO about their batteries?

verbify · Nov 4th, 2003, 00:11

Just to update everyone on this topic...

I've returned from India and my two domestic flights were no problem with the batteries (Indian Airlines). When leaving India (Air France), there were no "loose" batteries aloud and this was announced when I checked in. My extra camera battery was confiscated at security hand check. The batteries already in my camera and flashlight were left alone.

Merchant · Nov 4th, 2003, 02:55

Indian security believes that "dry cells" can be used to power explosive devices. But they only confiscate ones that are not already installed in their legitimate devices--and then, only from cabin baggage. I have never discovered any logic to this arrangement. It's a pain, though, if your camera requires some rare batteries and you have to surrender them. You can get them back, if you are determined.

mountaingirl · Nov 4th, 2003, 13:44

All SPARE batteries are taken by the security staff and handed to the cabin staff - WHICH ONE CAN to be collected from them upon arrival at the destination.

You CAN'T carry a swiss knife, nailcutter etc on board.

gozer · Nov 4th, 2003, 23:10

totally inane logic!

but good to know

vistet · Nov 5th, 2003, 03:19

Quote:

Originally posted by mountaingirl

You CAN'T carry a swiss knife, nailcutter etc on board.

... but nobody messes with the Sikhs and their long sharp pin & ceremonial knife in the turban..

neoncarrot · Nov 5th, 2003, 04:22

Also banned are pickles/chutney, betel nut cutters, cigarette lighters and that lethal of all terrorist weapons, the coconut. Theres huge list of others, most of which I forget, but you can have fun reading them while in the security queue at Delhi AP - long after you had the oportunity to put any of these items in your hold baggage.

Oct 5th, 2003, 11:47	#1
verbify Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 3	Batteries on Domestic flights I've heard that batteries are a prohibited in the cabin of domestic flights in India. Can anyone verify this? I have batteries for my camera and since I only travel with a carry-on, I'm wondering about it. I'd really rather not check the bag if at all possible. A friend of mine had extra batteries confiscated in Nepal before a flight, but was allowed to keep the one already in the camera. Any ideas on what I should expect? Thanks __________________ ___________________ "If I cannot be famous, then I shall certainly be infamous!"

Oct 5th, 2003, 16:55	#2
vistet Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Umeå , Sweden Posts: 1,778	Mixed experience : on one flight the internal (AA) batteries were were whisked away to the cockpit, last time no probs . Got them back after landing. Security last year was strict : after a landing where some passengers got off we had to go re-identify all carry-ons. __________________ high road to ..

Oct 5th, 2003, 17:10	#3
radz Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: India Posts: 748	same mixed expericence,once with handbag they dint check, last time they asked me to remove,but no problem you can collect it from air crew once you landing. __________________ My Photo gallery

Nov 3rd, 2003, 22:39	#4
gozer Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: LA Posts: 52	battery of questions when the batteries are "confiscated" before flight, are they usually/always returned? (i am traveling w/ only a carry on pack.) flying on cathay pacific, royal nepal airlines, and a domestic flight - jaipur to udaipur - not sure on what airline yet. what exactly does everyone DO about their batteries? __________________ If you want a friend, feed any animal.....

Nov 5th, 2003, 04:22	#10
neoncarrot Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manali, India Posts: 85	Also banned are pickles/chutney, betel nut cutters, cigarette lighters and that lethal of all terrorist weapons, the coconut. Theres huge list of others, most of which I forget, but you can have fun reading them while in the security queue at Delhi AP - long after you had the oportunity to put any of these items in your hold baggage. __________________ Photo galleries, essays, travel tips and India statistics at: Neoncarrot India travelog

Nov 4th, 2003, 00:11	#5
verbify Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 3	Just to update everyone on this topic... I've returned from India and my two domestic flights were no problem with the batteries (Indian Airlines). When leaving India (Air France), there were no "loose" batteries aloud and this was announced when I checked in. My extra camera battery was confiscated at security hand check. The batteries already in my camera and flashlight were left alone.

Nov 4th, 2003, 02:55	#6
Merchant Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,096	Indian security believes that "dry cells" can be used to power explosive devices. But they only confiscate ones that are not already installed in their legitimate devices--and then, only from cabin baggage. I have never discovered any logic to this arrangement. It's a pain, though, if your camera requires some rare batteries and you have to surrender them. You can get them back, if you are determined.

Nov 4th, 2003, 13:44	#7
mountaingirl Mother Goose Join Date: May 2003 Location: underground Posts: 426	All SPARE batteries are taken by the security staff and handed to the cabin staff - WHICH ONE CAN to be collected from them upon arrival at the destination. You CAN'T carry a swiss knife, nailcutter etc on board.

Nov 4th, 2003, 23:10	#8
gozer Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: LA Posts: 52	totally inane logic! but good to know

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