Lithium Ion Cells a Threat To Air Travelers?

[Rubycon]

It's only a matter of time before one of those packs flames up mid flight!

Terrorists? Leave it up to the news.

In any case kiss your laptop/cellphone while flying goodbye. Glad I don't fly.

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-08-16-airlinebatteries16_CV_N.htm

 

[Xcobra]

Panic much?

 

[AndroidVageta]

Panic much? Isnt that what America is known for? I can totally see why Ruby would think the way she does...it really is only a matter of time...

 

[coxmaster]

Lipo (Lithum Polymer) batteries are significantly more dangerous than Li-Ion

 

[deadlyapp]

Panic much?

I'm not sure if this was directed to the OP or the author of the article.

 

[Ika]

hasn't someone come up with a method to detonate a li-ion battery on a digital command? i.e. turn a cellphone into a remote bomb.

 

[mmntech]

Panic much? Isnt that what America is known for? I can totally see why Ruby would think the way she does...it really is only a matter of time...

America is a high-strung nation, that's for sure. Time to change that last line of the national anthem.

I don't fly anymore. Not because I'm afraid someone is going to attack my plane, but because of all the ridiculous security. 99% of it there just for show.

 

[Rubycon]

hasn't someone come up with a method to detonate a li-ion battery on a digital command? i.e. turn a cellphone into a remote bomb.

That's more far fetched than the (highly desirable I might add!) FOB that sets off those airbags in steering wheels when needed.

 

[KMFJD]

America is a high-strung nation, that's for sure. Time to change that last line of the national anthem.

I don't fly anymore. Not because I'm afraid someone is going to attack my plane, but because of all the ridiculous security. 99% of it there just for show.

I try not to fly from there, security is such a pita compared to the rest of the world.

 

[amdhunter]

Man, I hate this pussy ass country more and more everyday.
OMG A CELLPHONES. CALL DA TERRIST POLICE.

I wish we could go back to 1970s style flights with people smoking away, hot stewardesses getting their asses slapped and you could bring any freaking thing you felt like on the plane.

 

[Rubycon]

Smoking in an aluminum tube for hours? D:

Planes, trains...

http://www.reuters.com/article/idCNTOE67F05C20100816

 

[thebestMAX]

Not so far fetched or a panic much situation.

I always used to travel with my surefire flashlight until some moron tried to take my spare CR123 Lithium batteries at security check in from my carry on.

Now I carry one that takes regular batteries so they can recognize them.

 

[Modelworks]

lithium battery + cigarette lighter=bad
And knowing most people when they panic "quick throw some water on it "