Tagged Questions
5
votes
5answers
190 views
What can security officials do when they suspect my checked baggage?
Chris S answer in this question recommends against packing items such as desktop computer because they can look suspicious to the security officials.
Assuming I lock my luggage, what can they do if ...
10
votes
3answers
439 views
Can I bring my desktop computer as check-in baggage on a flight?
I am moving from Malaysia to the US, and planning to bring my desktop computer with me. I plan to pack it in my checked-in luggage. Will the computer risk being damaged? Any precaution should I take ...
0
votes
0answers
43 views
Carry my laptop to abroad from India [duplicate]
When I was trying to take my laptop with me on a trip, he said that it is not allowed for me, he was saying that laptop is allowed for free if the passenger is above 18 years, but I am 15 years. What ...
8
votes
1answer
96 views
Electronics during airport security process in South Africa
I'm travelling to South Africa for 3 months on an internship for school, and recently someone told me that they might take my laptop at airport security.
Can anyone tell me how this works? And does ...
11
votes
3answers
5k views
Why do you need to take out your laptop from your bag during airport security checks?
Why do you need to take your laptop from your bag during airport security checks? Why can't they just x-ray check the whole bag together with the laptop? I can't think of a reason.
9
votes
2answers
1k views
Electronics in sealed box as carry-on luggage: issues at security?
We are going to a conference and we are taking a new ipad with us to give away but we don't want to box to be opened. Will they just run it through the scanner or do they have to open it?
