How do I transport my 24 iMac on a plane?

Pack it back up in the original packaging. Bubble wrap that and put it inside a hard case suitcase, or ship it instead of trying to check it as baggage. It is too big to carry on so if you are going to take it with you on the airplane you will need to check it as baggage.



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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ban on some Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops being transported on an aircraft as carry-on or checked baggage due to a potential fire risk in some batteries. To check if your battery is included please visit 15-inch MacBook Pro Battery Recall Program - Apple Support.

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From watching movies and listening to podcasts to catching up on work, there are several ways to keep yourself engaged. Remember to charge your MacBook fully before your flight, bring a charger and headphones, and store it safely during takeoff and landing.

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In Standard Screening Lane Remove personal electronic devices larger than a cell phone from your carry-on bag and place them into a bin with nothing placed on or under them for X-ray screening. (E.g. laptops, tablets, e-readers and handheld game consoles.)

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Remove personal electronic devices larger than a cell phone from your carry-on bag and place them into a bin with nothing placed on or under them for X-ray screening. (E.g. laptops, tablets, e-readers and handheld game consoles.) Remember to check the bins and collect all belongings after going through screening.

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TSA Laptop Rules If you're traveling with a computer in your carry on bag, the TSA asks you to “remove the computer from your carry-on bag and place it in a separate bin for X-ray screening.” If, however, you have TSA PreCheck, you do not need to remove your laptop during security screening.

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Lithium batteries, which power everyday devices, can catch fire if damaged or if battery terminals are short-circuited. Devices containing lithium metal batteries or lithium ion batteries, including – but not limited to – smartphones, tablets, cameras and laptops, should be kept in carry-on baggage.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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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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