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American, Delta and Alaska Airlines put limits on 'smart bags' starting Jan. 15

American, Delta and Alaska airlines said early next year the only "smart" luggage allowed on planes must have removable lithium-ion batteries for safety reasons. United Airlines expects to announce its new bag policy soon.

Starting in January, American, Delta, and Alaska airlines will require passengers with “smart”  luggage to remove the batteries from the bags before boarding planes. The FAA has raised safety concerns about lithium-ion batteries placed in the cargo hold of planes during flights.
Starting in January, American, Delta, and Alaska airlines will require passengers with “smart” luggage to remove the batteries from the bags before boarding planes. The FAA has raised safety concerns about lithium-ion batteries placed in the cargo hold of planes during flights.Read moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer