Don't buy a
smart suitcase that doesn't have a
removable battery
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That "smart"
suitcase might not be the best gift idea thanks to new checked baggage restrictions from several major airlines.
On Friday, American Airlines announced
that starting Jan. 15, only
smart suitcases with
removable batteries will be allowed on planes. The same goes for Delta and
Alaska Airlines.*
Anyone checking a
smart bag will
have to remove the battery. And if your
smart suitcase doesn't have a
removable battery? Too bad — you'll
have to leave it behind and spend a small fortune at an overpriced airport shop for new luggage, or
ship it.*
Smart suitcases
have become more
popular recently thanks to features like bag tracking, phone-charging ports, remote-controlled locks, and even weight scales to know if your bag is within airline limits. All the "smart" features are powered by a lithium ion battery.
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Batteries, and
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