What happens if I leave my laptop at TSA?

For items left in other areas of the airport, please check the airport's website for contact information. Items left behind at TSA security checkpoints are held by TSA for a minimum of 30 days or until the item is reunited with the original owner.



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Removing laptops allows security staff to ensure that passengers are following airport rules and no dangerous items will be smuggled onto the plane. Michael continued: If I notice a laptop in a bag I'll either ask the owner to remove it or take the bag around again and turn it over to see from the other side.

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Even though x-rays won't damage your laptop, sending it through an airport x-ray machine is usually not a good idea, since it makes it easy for people to steal your laptop. Usually you can ask the airport security staff to inspect your laptop manually.

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Cabin-friendly suitcases with a separate laptop compartment are the perfect solution, providing a designated space specifically designed to protect your computer.

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TSA Rules for Multiple Laptops
The Transportation Security Administration does not limit the number of laptops that you pack in your carry-on bag, even for international flights. In fact, the @askTSA Twitter account posted that “Laptops are allowed in carry-on bags with no quantity limitations.”

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You can put your laptop in your checked bag, but it's not recommended due to the rough treatment checked bags often receive and the risk of loss or theft. Checked bags can be easily misplaced, and expensive electronic devices or sensitive documents are challenging to replace or can cause severe issues if lost.

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General airline regulations suggest that all portable electronic devices are put in your carry-on baggage. If you need to put them in a checked bag, you must ensure these devices are completely turned off and not in sleep or hibernate mode.

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There are usually five types of items that security officers look for. They are liquids, powders, batteries, sharp objects, and organic materials. Each of these can be detected by the baggage scanners. A TSA agent will likely pull any flagged baggage for manual inspection.

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Apple recently unveiled new technology that allows fliers to add their driver's license or state ID to their Apple Wallet app and use their device to get through security. That means travelers can simply swipe their iPhone or Apple Watch instead of showing a physical copy of their ID to security agents.

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1 You may carry on board one small cabin bag of up to 40 x 20 x 25cms (no allowance for infants travelling on their parent's lap) Click here for Regulations concerning Cabin Baggage.

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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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