MD-80 Series (DC-9-80) Undifferentiated or Other Model
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Hazardous Material Violation; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Other / Unknown
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors; Procedure
We boarded on time. Before agent came down with paperwork; I had called the agent to let them know we had zero space on aircraft and to please check anymore rollerboards. Agent came down with paperwork. I informed them that we had bags to check. As agents were tagging bags; I noticed that neither agent was asking passengers about spare lithium batteries. After a few times asking them; they finally did ask. I did inform the Captain before closing the aircraft door. All employees must be aware of safety issues. Agent did not ask passengers about spare lithium batteries until I questioned the agents on the procedure. This happened with two different agents.
Flight Attendant reported Gate Agent tagging passenger cabin rollerboards for cargo without inquiring status of Lithium Ion batteries.