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US Airline Regulations - Electronic Devices Permitted Aboard a Flight
Electronic Devices - Carry-on or Check?

Following the August 10, 2006 plot to bomb up to 10 passenger planes bound for the US from the UK, all passengers will be subject to new hand baggage restrictions and security screening, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Visit - New Airport Security Carry-on Regulations to see changes to carry-on restrictions.

Item
Carry-on Checked
Camcorders (See below) Yes Yes
Camera Equipment - the checked baggage screening equipment will damage undeveloped film in camera equipment. We recommend that you either put undeveloped film and cameras containing undeveloped film in your carry-on baggage or take undeveloped film with you to the checkpoint and ask the screener to conduct a hand-inspection. (See below) Yes Yes
Laptop Computers (See below) Yes Yes
Mobile Phones (See below) Yes Yes
Pagers (See below) Yes Yes
Personal Data Assistants (PDA's) (See below) Yes Yes
NOTE: It is recommend keeping fragile or expensive items with you in your carry-on bags

NOTE: Check with your airline or travel agent for restrictions on the use of these and other electronic items during your flight.

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Source - Transportation Security Administration

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