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posted by chromas on Friday March 01 2019, @11:06AM   Printer-friendly
from the pack-the-device-but-carry-on-the-batteries dept.

The US is banning lithium batteries from cargo holds. The result will mean that all your phones, tablets, computers, music players, games consoles, and other rechargeable devices must be carried in hand luggage and tipped out onto trays to go through the metal detectors. Expect longer lines.


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  • (Score: 2) by nobu_the_bard on Friday March 01 2019, @06:31PM

    by nobu_the_bard (6373) on Friday March 01 2019, @06:31PM (#808825)

    Heh.

    Last time I flew, I accidentally was carrying an old screwdriver, a new pair of shears, wire cutters, and a chisel. I had forgotten to remove these tools from my laptop bag. The bag went through airport security, I had the bag with me in the cabin the entire time, and only when I got to the hotel did I realize my mistake. Nobody gave me any fuss. I did put the things in my checked bag for the return trip but again, nobody gave me any hassle at any point anyway.

    A coworker on the other hand, went through airport security, but due to some circumstances, ended up wearing an old black leather duster (he'd lost his good coat), his hair disheveled (helmet hair), bleary/spacey from lack of sleep ("I'll sleep on the plane later"), and carrying a huge metal case with expensive computer equipment he wasn't allowed to let out of his sight. He got stopped at every single check point for a full interview. They weren't gonna let him on the plane, the company's owner had to call airport security and assure him it was fine. He forgot all his tools at the office, too.

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