TUI has reminded passengers that items containing lithium batteries, such as electric shavers and rechargeable speakers, must be packed in hand luggage, not in hold baggage. The advice came in response to a customer query on social media platform X.
Passenger Anthony Chesney asked TUIUK: "Hi, I'm flying to the Dominican Republic next week and am wondering if I can put my rechargeable speaker and shaver in my hold luggage?" A TUI team member replied: "Hey Anthony, if they contain a lithium battery then we advise these need to be in your hand luggage but if not, then hold baggage is completely fine."
The airline also reminded travellers that larger electronic devices like laptops must be removed from hand luggage for separate screening at security. Additionally, small vehicles powered by lithium batteries, such as hoverboards and segways, are banned from both hand and hold luggage.
Under new airport security measures, passengers must ensure electronic devices capable of holding a charge are fully powered before security checks. TUI recommends keeping mobile phones switched on until boarding, as further checks may occur at the departure gate.
