When it comes to taking electronics on a flight, there are certain restrictions that must be followed. Most personal consumer electronic devices that contain batteries, such as mobile phones, smartphones, data loggers, PDAs, electronic games, tablets, laptops, cameras, camcorders, watches, and calculators are allowed in both hand and checked luggage. However, larger electronic devices such as laptops, e-book readers, cameras, Bluetooth speakers, and batteries must be stored in hand luggage. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends that these large electronic devices be completely turned off and protected from accidental activation when placed in checked baggage.
Additionally, lithium metal and lithium-ion batteries are prohibited in checked baggage and must be placed in hand luggage. When going through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint, travelers must remove items such as liquids and electronic devices the size of a mobile phone from their luggage and place them in separate compartments before going through security. To avoid any inconvenience at this time, travelers should consider buying a TSA-friendly laptop case that allows security inspectors to easily examine the laptop without having to take it out of its case. When approaching the checkpoint, travelers should slide their laptop through the X-ray scanner and repack it before putting on their shoes and picking up their belongings.
It is also important to keep an eye out for any suspicious activity or people while going through the security checkpoint. Finally, if traveling to a country where theft crimes are common, travelers should consider leaving expensive electronic devices at home and look for some cheap devices to take with them or use the internet cafes there.
