What electronics can go in checked luggage?

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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Any item of value should never be checked into the belly of a plane. Small digital cameras, DSLR cameras, video cameras, laptops, Kindles, iPads, cell phones and even portable hard drives are all included in this category.

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When portable electronic devices powered by lithium batteries are in checked baggage, they must be completely powered off and protected to prevent unintentional activation or damage.

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lithium metal and lithium ion/polymer batteries are prohibited in checked baggage—this includes external battery packs. Electronic cigarettes and vaporizers are also prohibited in checked baggage. “Checked baggage” includes bags checked at the gate or planeside.

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Items that are not allowed in checked luggage
  • Aerosols (in most cases) ...
  • Any device containing lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries. ...
  • Bug spray. ...
  • Christmas crackers. ...
  • Compressed gases. ...
  • Corrosive or oxidizing chemicals. ...
  • Cremated remains. ...
  • Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons.


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The good news is, yes, you can. Your laptop is considered a personal electronic device, and most airlines are perfectly fine with you bringing it along in addition to your cabin baggage.

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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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If they are still in the original Apple packing, they can go in checked luggage. If not, my suggestion would be a hand carried bag. If they are still in the original Apple packing, they can go in checked luggage.

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Now, you may be wondering why a power bank is not allowed in flight check-in luggage. The reason behind this is that power banks contain lithium-ion batteries, which are considered dangerous goods by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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Laptops, tablets and iPads are not considered threats; hence passengers can take them onto planes without worry. You can either pack your iPad in a carry-on bag or checked baggage – don't forget that loose lithium batteries cannot be put into the latter though.

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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. Liquids more than 3.4 oz or 100 ml not in a secure, tamper-evident bag must be packed in checked baggage.

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What can happen if I accidentally forgot some portable electronics that use lithium batteries in my check in bag? Generally nothing happens. You can carry most electronic devices with installed lithium batteries in checked luggage. You cannot carry loose batteries or ones in external chargers.

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As long as it does not contain any lithium-ion batteries it can travel in your checked bag or carry on without any issues. Laptops are allowed only in carry-ons as batteries are considered fire hazards. Normal chargers (as they don't have lithium-ion batteries) can be stowed away in checked-in baggage.

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