At 01:13 PM 12/23/2004 +1300, you wrote:
>>In any case, the rechargeable ones will be examined next. There are a LOT 
>>of people that
>>make bad rechargeable cells. There needs to be better controls over the 
>>battery industry.
>
>There are strict regulations about carrying batteries in airline checked 
>luggage but it probably happens on every flight. My family thought the 
>requirement was strange until I pointed out why. I have had several "very 
>hot pockets" over the years from carrying cells which have shorted out 
>with coins etc. The same thing happening in a suitcase in a cargo hold 
>could be fatal for all.

The last time I shipped 1,000 or so dry cells from Asia by air (in product 
boxes
and properly insulated) I got endless hassles. We eventually got them on the
flight but a *lot* of documentation was required.

The batteries in carry-on seems to be a don't ask-don't tell sort of thing.
I can't imagine travelling with a 9-yr-old on a 13 hour flight without enough
batteries to keep the MP3 player and Gameboy SP operating for at least half
that time!

Best regards,

Spehro Pefhany --"it's the network..."            "The Journey is the reward"
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