If you’re travelling to the US anytime soon, you’ll need to ensure that your laptop as well as your tablet and phones are fully chargedup so that the TSA can inspect it at airport checkpoints. If they can’t turn the device on, the device will get confiscated. This was documented in an announcement from the TSA that was posted last night:
As the traveling public knows, all electronic devices are screened by security officers. During the security examination, officers may also ask that owners power up some devices, including cell phones. Powerless devices will not be permitted onboard the aircraft. The traveler may also undergo additional screening.
This is in response to credible threats that a bomb could be disguised as a cell phone or laptop and brought onto a plane. So make sure that you have your devices fully charged BEFORE you hit the airport.
Going To The US? Keep Your Devices Charged Up For Inspection Purposes!
Posted in Commentary with tags Homeland Security, TSA on July 7, 2014 by itnerdIf you’re travelling to the US anytime soon, you’ll need to ensure that your laptop as well as your tablet and phones are fully chargedup so that the TSA can inspect it at airport checkpoints. If they can’t turn the device on, the device will get confiscated. This was documented in an announcement from the TSA that was posted last night:
As the traveling public knows, all electronic devices are screened by security officers. During the security examination, officers may also ask that owners power up some devices, including cell phones. Powerless devices will not be permitted onboard the aircraft. The traveler may also undergo additional screening.
This is in response to credible threats that a bomb could be disguised as a cell phone or laptop and brought onto a plane. So make sure that you have your devices fully charged BEFORE you hit the airport.
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