It can feel tricky when checking with the airlines for factors revolving around airline travel with hoverboards and/or electric skateboards. So, if you want to conform to the rules and regulations of the FAA, although subject to change, they do confirm that Lithium Ion Batteries can be on flights as long as they are check-in as carry-on baggage AND with airline approval.
Most know that the FAA regulates all facets of flights. Let’s take it from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Singapore Airline: Yep! Airline Factors for Travelling with Electric Skateboards I wish to bring myĪcton Blink Lite (56wh battery). He wishes to bring along his Boosted Board v2 (99wh battery) on one of your flights. The conversations went a little something like this: I posed as a tourist traveling with my imaginary brother. To check the airline’s policy for electric skateboards, I contacted Virgin Australia, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, and Singapore Airlines. (Another reason why electric skateboards are better than Hoverboards)īut fear not! Electric Skateboards still have a chance! And with the dangers of sparks, fire, and explosions, it’s no wonder 60 airlines have banned hoverboards from being brought aboard. To makes matters worse, There are approximately 100 accidents reports stating that battery packs in self-balancing scooters AND hoverboards get too hot. Hoverboards Wreak Havoc on the No-Fly List After the famous Casey Neistat got his Boosted Board taken away by Sydney Airport Customs Border Patrol, my dream of traveling the world with an electric skateboard feels a bit shaken.Īs electric skateboards are continuing to evolve, in the world (and airports), the guidance from a variety of airlines on this subject matter is extremely vague, to put it bluntly.
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