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by layer8 1348 days ago
The problem is not (only?) the broadcasting. The problem is the lithium battery used in a non-switched-off device.
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m-p-3 1348 days ago
Has a CR2032 ever been the cause of an actual fire?
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layer8 1348 days ago
Maybe not (who knows), but the relevant aircraft transport regulations apply to all types of lithium-based batteries.
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nonethewiser 1348 days ago
Not really. 2032's power most watches. There are far more watches than air tags. Why didn't they ban them?
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layer8 1346 days ago
They (Lufthansa) didn’t ban AirTags. When asked about whether AirTags are allowed in checked luggage, they cited the pertinent ICAO regulations. They might do the same when asked about powered-on watches with lithium batteries in checked luggage.
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