American airlines may prohibit «intelligent suitcases«, which is especially popular this season, due to the fact that they can be a fire hazard. These bags contain a power Bank with lithium batterywhich may cause serious problems if something goes wrong, when they will be in the Luggage compartment.
Smart Luggage is designed to significantly ease the life of the traveler. In such suitcases have USB portsthrough which device owners can charge their phones and other devices. They may also have GPS to track the location of Luggage in case it gets lost, as well as electronic locks and built-in scales to prevent exceeding the permitted airline size Luggage. Some suitcases even have special engines to bags obediently followed the owner on the airport or could be used as a scooter.
Airlines are concerned that the batteries may cause a fire in the cargo hold, which will not be discovered in time. To avoid the serious consequences of the carriers advise passengers to check if you can remove the bag battery and take it with you to the salon, however, the sale has already received many new models of smart suitcases with non-removable batteries. If passengers want to take this bag with you on the plane, the battery must be turned off.
The new rules will come into effect from January 15 for Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines, United Continental and Southwest Airlines plan to submit its policy regarding smart Luggage in the near future. It is on these airlines account for 80% of air traffic.
