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"Smart" luggage battery ban claims its first victim

2 May 2018 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

It was only a matter of time before one of the “smart” luggage suppliers collapsed in the face of airlines banning their batteries in the baggage hold. Bluesmart was the leading contender for such and it delivered, ceasing operations this week and leaving many customers high and dry.

This story is about: cargo, IATA, in flight, LiION, lithium ion battery, PEDs Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Expect the "Smart" luggage blockade to expand

5 December 2017 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Suitcases via Derik Finch/Flickr via CC-BY https://www.flickr.com/photos/sagesolar/7007152795/

The big 3 US carriers don’t want your “smart” suitcase in the cargo hold. Expect more carriers to join that effort in the coming days based on comments made this week at the IATA Global Media Day.

This story is about: cargo, IATA, in flight, LiION, lithium ion battery, PEDs Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Crushing an upstart travel industry in the name of safety

1 December 2017 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

Your fancy new suitcase might not be welcome on an American Airlines flight starting in January. The company is banning “smart” suitcases in the cargo hold if the battery is installed. That’s great from a safety perspective but also introduces a ton of challenges for an upstart #PaxEx industry in what should be its break-out holiday season.

This story is about: cargo, IATA, in flight, LiION, lithium ion battery, PEDs Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

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