New airline rules regarding smart luggage claimed their second victim this week. Raden announced that it was shuttering after the largest American domestic carriers said they were imposing rules on battery-powered suitcases, disallowing those that contain non-removable batteries and forcing passengers to remove batteries from the rest before boarding. The rules are making smart luggage a major hassle for passengers and posing a serious challenge to manufacturers. Luggage-maker Bluesmart announced earlier this month that it was ceasing operations because of the strictures.
