UK Civil Aviation Authority publishes lithium battery safety checklist

On 22 October 2026, the UK Civil Aviation Authority published a six-point lithium battery safety checklist ahead of the October half-term travel peak, to guide passengers in identifying warning signs such as device overheating, smoke or fire and in responding quickly. The authority's survey shows that the share of recent air passengers aware of lithium battery travel rules has risen to 86%, but 31% still mistakenly believe that items containing lithium batteries should be placed in checked baggage; currently 54% of air passengers carry power banks with them, up from 49% last year.