U.S. Bans Shipments of Flammable Batteries on Passenger Flights
- Congress last year ordered government to create new rules
- Most U.S. passenger airlines already bar bulk shipments
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The U.S. government is banning bulk shipments of highly flammable lithium-based batteries on passenger airlines.
Congress in October required the Department of Transportation to mandate the rules as part of broader legislation setting aviation policy. It doesn’t apply to passengers bringing electronics as carry-ons.