Electric Devices to Take on a Plane
Carrying your electronic device on a plane may come with limitations, so it is essential to know the parameters before you pack your bags. Electronic devices are an inseparable part of daily life, and travelling is no exception.Keep reading to esure your safe flight with Eminent.
If you are carrying a larger electronic device it should be taken out of your bag to go through the security screening. Portable devices must also be fully charged to be taken on the flight. So, you need to show your electronic device at the security checkpoint. In this article you will get answer to the following questions:

Generally, portable electronic devices such as laptops, mobile phones, CD players, MP3 players and tablets devices can be used in-flight. But must be turned off or on flight mode during take-off or landing. You can take a laptop on a plane, but there are restrictions when travelling to the UK from states such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, etc.
Please make sure to check the conditions of your individual flight and airline rules when considering taking these on your flight.
It is recommended that chargers, power banks and batteries are taken in the hand luggage and fit with the regulations of the airline. Here are some examples of the regulations surrounding batteries:
Yes, portable chargers are permitted. However portable chargers containing lithium batteries should only be taken as carry-on.
Power banks use lithium-ion batteries, so can only be packed in hand luggage.
Hint: Lithium-Ion batteries are a type of rechargeable battery that is used in many different types of electronics. They are made up of cells that transfer the negative and positive charge, this makes them more reactive in a high-altitude (when flying).
Yes, in carry-on only. You may also pack two spare larger lithium ion batteries (101–160 Wh) or lithium metal batteries (2-8 grams) in the hand luggage.
Up to 20 AAA batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked-in luggage.
‘Dry batteries’ include regular AA, AAA, C and D batteries are permitted in both hand luggage and checked-in luggage.
Full usage of bluetooth and WIFI depends on the Airlines individual policy. Standard practice is that airlines ask for devices to be placed on aeroplane mode for the duration of the flight. You can use short-range bluetooth devices such as airpods on a plane but they must be switched off for take-off and landing. So passengers may be alerted of any safety instructions from crew members during these times.

You can take a camera on a plane, both in your hand luggage and in your checked-in bag. When you are entering security screening, you must remove your camera to be placed in the x-ray tray. Most camera film will be unaffected by x-rays, but films over 1600 ASA could be affected.
According to TSA guidelines, you can bring an electric toothbrush on a plane in both your carry-on bags and checked bags. If your toothbrush contains a lithium-ion battery, it is recommended to take it in carry-on.
You can bring an electric razor on a plane. However, if they are battery-powered devices then you should keep in mind the battery regulations of air travel. Additionally, the razors in your electric device should be permanently attached. Devices with removable blades should be stored in your main checked-in luggage.
Yes! You can take hair straighteners in the hand luggage and take your hair dryer on the plane (check-in and hand luggage). A cordless hair dryer, curler or straightener requiring butane is permitted in your hand-luggage only, with no-additional gas cartridges allowed.
Here is standard practice for airlines, though don't forget to check the recommendations and rules for your airline. You may also get instructions from crew members during these times. Have a safe flight!