why loose lithium batteries aren’t allowed in hold luggage, but electronics containing lithium batteries are allowed

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why loose lithium batteries aren’t allowed in hold luggage, but electronics containing lithium batteries are allowed

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Answer 1

Essentially because if it’s in the cabin they can do something about it to contain it until the plane emergency lands.
In the hold fire suppression systems can only do so much…plus it might be too late when they activate.