Travel Guide
Flying with a Wheelchair or Scooter: Airline Battery Rules Compared
The 300Wh rule explained in plain English, what watt-hours actually mean, and which of our models you can take on a plane.
The one number that matters: 300Wh
Airlines measure wheelchair and scooter batteries in watt-hours (Wh). Under the international rules most airlines follow (IATA), a mobility device powered by a lithium battery can fly when the battery is rated at 300Wh or less — or when the device uses two batteries of no more than 160Wh each.
Every Eezychair model is designed to stay inside these limits, which is why you'll see 'airline-approved' on our product pages. The battery must usually be removed and carried in the cabin, while the chair or scooter itself travels in the hold — free of charge, on top of your normal luggage allowance.
What is a watt-hour, and where do I find it?
Watt-hours measure a battery's total energy. If a battery only shows volts (V) and amp-hours (Ah), multiply them: a 24V 10Ah battery is 240Wh. The rating is printed on the battery label, and we list it on every product page.
Our Eezy Split, for example, uses two 24V 6Ah batteries — 144Wh each, 288Wh combined. Because each battery is under 160Wh, it fits the two-battery allowance neatly.
How the main airlines compare
British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic and Jet2 all follow the same underlying IATA limits: lithium batteries up to 300Wh (or two at 160Wh each) for mobility devices, carried in the cabin, with the device itself checked in free. Where they differ is the admin — most ask you to notify them at least 48 hours before flying, and some want the battery's Wh rating in advance.
Rules do change and individual airlines can be stricter, so always confirm with your airline when you book. Tell them you have a folding electric wheelchair or scooter with a lithium battery under 300Wh, and they'll note it on your booking.
Practical tips for flying day
Arrive a little earlier than usual — the chair is checked in at the desk or the gate, and staff will tag it. Take a photo of your chair folded, and keep the battery label accessible in case staff ask to see the Wh rating.
Folding the chair before you reach the desk saves time and shows staff exactly how compact it is. At your destination the chair is normally returned at the aircraft door or at oversized baggage — ask when you check in.
Eezychair models at a glance
| Model | Battery | Watt-hours | Flying notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eezy Carbon | Lithium (airline-safe) | Under 300Wh | Flies on all major airlines |
| Eezy Lite | 10Ah lithium (airline-safe) | Under 300Wh | Flies on all major airlines |
| Eezy Split | Two 24V 6Ah lithium | 144Wh each, 288Wh combined | Two-battery design fits the two-battery allowance |
| Eezy Roller 4-in-1 | Lithium (airline-safe) | Under 300Wh | Flies on all major airlines |
| Eezy Scooter | Lithium (airline-safe) | Under 300Wh | Check folded size with your airline |
Always confirm current rules with your airline before booking — carriers can set stricter limits.