Can I Fly With This?
Can I bring self-balancing scooter on a plane?
Quick rules for flying with self-balancing scooter in carry-on and checked baggage. Verdicts and conditions across the major aviation regions below.
🇺🇸 United States (TSA)
Banned by most US airlines due to the large lithium battery (often >160 Wh). Check with your airline — a few allow them if the battery is under 100 Wh and removable.
🇪🇺 European Union (EASA)
Banned by most EU carriers due to fire risk. Always confirm with your airline.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (CAA)
BANNED on British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, easyJet, Jet2 and all UK domestic carriers.
🌎 Latin America
BANNED on LATAM, Aeroméxico, Avianca, Copa, GOL, Azul. Cannot be carried as cabin or checked baggage.
🌏 Asia (ICAO / IATA baseline)
Hoverboards / e-skateboards / lithium-powered self-balancing scooters BANNED on virtually every Asian airline (Cathay, JAL, ANA, Singapore Airlines, AirAsia, China carriers, Korean, Thai, Garuda, Lion). Same ICAO concern: oversized lithium batteries (often > 160 Wh) with high fire risk. Don't bring.
🇦🇺 Australia & Pacific (CASA)
BANNED on Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways and Pacific carriers. Cannot be carried as cabin or checked baggage on any flight to/from Australia or NZ.