"AZAL" about a ban on the transportation of batteries (UPDATED)

 The CJSC "Azerbaijan Airlines» (AZAL) explained information about the ban on the carriage of  batteries for laptops and smart phones on board of  passenger aircrafts.

The  International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)  banned  the carriage of lithium-ion batteries in the cargo holds of passenger aircrafts. Transportation of lithium-ion batteries is banned if  they are charged by more than 30%.

 For safety purpose  the Airline "AZAL"  has banned the transport of lithium-ion batteries (UN 3480), as well as non-rechargeable lithium metal batteries even before  the decision of the ICAO. However, the

ICAO decision does not apply to mobile devices (laptops, phones, tablets, etc.), running on UN 3481  batteries. Transportation of mobile devices in baggage is  allowed.

The airline also noted that  the carriage in  baggage or  of  popular vehicles –  segways and scooters is also prohibited. The reason is a fire hazard  of these  vehicles. -0-

2016 February 23 (Tuesday) 16:39:35

 The UN aviation agency has prohibited shipments of lithium-ion batteries as cargo on passenger aircraft, following concerns by pilots and plane makers that they are a fire risk.

Lithium-metal batteries, which are used in watches, have already been banned on passenger planes globally. They are not rechargable, while lithium-ion batteries, used in cell phones and laptops, can be recharged.

The International Civil Aviation Organisation's 36-state governing councils aid the prohibition would be in effect as of April 1, and would be maintained until a new fire-resistant packaging standard is designed to transport the batteries.

From this message it  is not clear whether the transportation of the batteries is allowed in the hand luggage. Azerbaijan is a member of the International Civil Aviation Organization  since 1992. -16d04-