Is it OK to check a computer on a plane?

Checked Bags: Yes Please remove the computer from your carry-on bag and place it in a separate bin for X-ray screening. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page. The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.



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Although you can pack laptops in checked baggage, airlines recommend packing them in hand baggage whenever possible. When packed in checked bags, laptops have to be switched off and protected from damage (wrapped in soft clothing or put into a soft laptop sleeve).

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This covers typical dry cell batteries and lithium metal and lithium ion batteries for consumer electronics (AA, AAA, C, D, button cell, camera batteries, laptop batteries, etc.) Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal and lithium ion batteries are always prohibited in checked baggage and must be placed in carry-on.

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If devices are carried in checked baggage measures must be taken to prevent unintentional activation and to protect from damage and the device must be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode). Large portable electronic devices such as laptops and tablets should not be packed near aerosols or perfumes.

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Alcoholic drinks above 70% ABV. All firearms need to be declared and packed separately. Loose bateteries/larger lithium-ion batteries: Laptops with batteries tend to be fine, but loose spare batteries aren't allowed and larger lithium-ion batteries are generally prohibited. Chemicals like spray paints or turpentine.

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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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Lithium batteries can catch fire
While not all batteries are prohibited in checked luggage, lithium batteries are considered hazardous and should not be packed in checked bags. If a lithium battery overheats and catches fire inside the cargo hold, the fire can quickly spread and become difficult to control.

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TSA said any electronic device larger than a cellphone will not be allowed on carry-on luggage. These include: laptops, tablets, e-readers, cameras, DVD players, electronic game units larger than a smartphone, printers and scanners.

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Most airlines consider your laptop bag as a personal item, and as long as it fits under the seat in front, you're golden. But remember, even though it's a “personal item,” it's not your “personal gym.” Avoid overpacking it like a Thanksgiving turkey.

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According to TSA, you can bring multiple laptops in your carry on. However, remember to put them in seperate bins when going through the security. As always, avoid putting them in checked bags due to batteries. And check with the airline you are flying with to be sure.

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Explosives and flammable items such as fireworks, dynamite, and gasoline can pose an extreme safety risk to passengers and the aeroplane. Weapons and firearms, including guns, replicas, and ammunition, are prohibited in checked luggage to prevent any potential threat to the safety and security of passengers and crew.

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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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Checked Bags: No Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, including power banks and cell phone battery charging cases, must be carried in carry-on baggage only.

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Yes, you should plan to remove personal electronic devices larger than a cell phone from your carry-on bag and put them in a separate bin with nothing placed on or under them for security screening.

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It is generally not recommended to pack electronics in checked luggage, as they can be damaged or stolen during transport. Instead, it is usually safer to pack electronics in your carry-on luggage, where they will be under your control throughout the trip.

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With the exception of balls, many pieces of sporting equipment such as baseball bats, golf clubs, ski poles, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, martial arts weapons, hiking poles, and tent spikes/poles, are prohibited from carry-on luggage and must be transported in checked baggage.

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Almost any sharp object you can imagine will not be allowed on-board a plane in your hand luggage. This includes obvious items like knives, saws, swords, and machetes, but also small items with blades like pairs of scissors that are 4 or longer in size.

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