Do electrical items have to go in hand luggage?

Please check with your airline for any size or weight restrictions. Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries should be carried in carry-on baggage. Most other consumer devices containing batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage.



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Most consumer personal electronic devices containing batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage, including but not limited to cell phones, smart phones, data loggers, PDAs, electronic games, tablets, laptop computers, cameras, camcorders, watches, calculators, etc.

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Damaged or recalled batteries and battery-powered devices, which are likely to create sparks or generate a dangerous evolution of heat must not be carried aboard an aircraft (e.g. carry-on or checked baggage) unless the damaged or recalled battery has been removed, or otherwise made safe.

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These chargers or power banks are restricted to carry-on luggage only according to FAA and IATA guidelines. They're not allowed in checked luggage because of the risk of lithium batteries catching fire. In the cabin, such an event can be promptly handled, but in the hold, it could lead to dangerous situations.

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FAA regulations state that spare lithium-ion batteries (which include portable chargers) must be carried in carry-on luggage only while TSA regulations require that portable chargers be placed in carry-on luggage or carried on your person. They are not allowed in checked luggage.

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Please carefully pack your electronics items and make sure all cords are wrapped. While you can pack expensive, fragile electronics items in checked or carry-on bags, we recommend packing them in your carry-on.

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Laptop chargers are not restricted in checked-in baggage. As long as the charger does not use lithium-ion batteries (Power Banks), you should be fine.

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You can bring any deodorant or antiperspirant that meets the TSA guidelines in your carry-on bag. It doesn't necessarily have to be a travel-sized or a mini-sized product but must be under 3.4 oz (100ml) if it is in liquid or aerosol form.

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—Keep chargers in your carry-on luggage, not in checked bags. —You might want to carry extra battery packs, and not the kind you put in your phone. External batteries, or juice packs, act as miniature power chargers when you can't find a place to plug in.

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Portable chargers or power banks containing a lithium ion battery must be packed in carry-on bags. For more information, see the FAA guidance on portable rechargers. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page.

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Most likely nothing will happen. Generally at worst if your bag is chosen for inspection and it's found they may throw it out.

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Any item that alarms or is unable to be screened will not be permitted in your carry-on bag. We recommend packing all liquids, gels, and aerosols that are over 3.4 oz or 100 ml in your checked baggage, even if they are in a secure, tamper-evident bag.

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In general, TSA Regulations allow you to take perfume on the plane. However, you have to follow their “3-1-1 Rule”. The rule states that: Liquids, aerosols, and gels must be stored in containers that can hold 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) or less.

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Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from passenger-carried portable electronic devices (PED) on commercial airplanes has been reported as being responsible for anomalous events during flight. The operation of PEDs produces uncontrolled electromagnetic emissions that could interfere with airplane systems.

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