Recharge my memory on batteries.

[Couv]

I don't mind leaving a pack or two of alkaline batteries behind, but I don't want to leave my new rechargeable batteries at the airport. So, please refresh my memory on where to place the batteries. Carry on (out of CZM) or in my checked luggage.

Tia,

Couv

 

[bamafan]

They don't seem to have a problem with batteries in the device. It is the loose batteries that from my experience they get heartburn over. Even Duracell batteries in the unopened origional package have been confiscated. I would put loose batteries in your checked baggage eben though the FAA doesn't like that. Once in the US you can remove them and place them in your carry on before you recheck your bags for a connecting flight if that is applicable.

 

[guruboy]

best to ask both the airline check in counter and the airport security (separately). I would try carry on first.

Last time I went, the airline had a sign saying no dive torches in carry on. Put them in my checked bag and they managed to get home safely.

Time before that, I took them in my carry on.

I am talking about batteries in devices. Not loose batteries.


Here is the thread-
Cozumel Airport forbidden items

 

[deepsea21]

Rechargeable batteries in the carry-on and in a "device" designed for them (camera, light, charger, etc) or in an FAA approved container. Put all disposables in checked baggage. For what batteries cost in Cozumel, I think there is a big $ grab going on every time they find any kind of battery. I mean, has anyone ever heard of a disposable alkaline battery catching fire or exploding on its own? Maybe if I held a blowtorch to it for 5 or 10 minutes.

No dive lights in carry on the way out of CZM is a new one on me. I got so sick of the battery BS my new light is an LED Princeton Tech that runs on 4 basic, everyday C batteries. I bring 4 in the light down and 4 in the checked bag. I generally replace about 1/2 way through a 2-week dive trip which is far too soon but they'll all go in the trash before I fly back (good or not) as I don't need the hassle. A couple of years ago I had a set of rechargeable batteries that were in original sealed packaging on my way out of Coz as I never needed them and I caught crap over them so I broke open the original packaging and stuffed them in the open charger (where they were far less secure and prone to fall out) and said, "Now they are in a device" and they let me proceed... The logic in that, well, there is no logic, just a perfect display of blatant stupidity and worthless air regulations.

 

[DandyDon]

there is no logic, just a perfect display of blatant stupidity

A lot of what seems stupid is that they don't want their agents reading labels and making decisions about whether lithium, NiMH, or alkaline are safe. They want the simplest rules to enforce, and seriously we don't want agents trying to read & understand labels in English, French, etc.

 

[SEMO Scuba]

Loose batteries definitely in checked luggage. I asked at the Cozumel ticket counter this past Saturday. When you get stateside take them out of your checked bags and put them in your carry on.

 

[northernone]

Loose batteries definitely in checked luggage. I asked at the Cozumel ticket counter this past Saturday. When you get stateside take them out of your checked bags and put them in your carry on.

This is what I've been informed as well. Seems safer option.

Last 8 flights out of Mexico I've been traveling carry on only with no checked bag and not had trouble with LiPo or NIMH in my carry on. Individually bagged. Must just be the inefficiency that has been saving me. I have between 12 and 30 batteries most trips. Aging battery collection so I wouldn't be devastated if some were confiscated. I'd rather avoid this possibility though.

Regards,
Cameron

 

[gopbroek]

Loose batteries definitely in checked luggage. I asked at the Cozumel ticket counter this past Saturday. When you get stateside take them out of your checked bags and put them in your carry on.

That is correct, Mexico has different rules than the USA, no loose batteries in carry on. Different country, different rules. You need to follow the rules of the country you are departing from (checking bags and going through security). Since arriving flights need to clear customs and recheck bags, once in the USA, no loose lithium batteries in checked luggage, which may require you to move any that you have from your checked luggage to your carry on.
Next question, with the recent event in NYC I understand domestic security at the airport has increased (my wife came down yesterday and commented on it). Has anyone traveled out of CZM or CUN in the last couple days? If so is there extra screening or security that requires extra time on departure?

 

[robint]

I was just there a few weeks ago....this is what we found.
There is a big sign as you enter that says what is allowed and not allowed. An agent stops you and says "you read the sign? have any of these?" You say NO, and go in to check in to your airlines. You go through the scanner line, you grab bags and go to waiting area. When time to get on plane, no longer are they checking every person's carry on. We only saw 2 people pulled aside to check, the other 200+ got on our AA flight. It went so fast our heads were spinning!
We had batteries in our carryons, but in plastic containers or in the cameras only. No problem. Right through, on the plane and gone home.
No kidding.....easiest departure EVER from Cozumel. This was the first week of Oct.

robin

 

[DandyDon]

An agent stops you and says "you read the sign?

It seems silly that they employ an agent just to ask every passenger if they read the sign, but it probably does help.