> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lawrence Kwan [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2001 3:00 AM
>
>
> On Wed, 19 Sep 2001, Kenneth Waller wrote:
> > I travel with camera gear as part of my job. Have just been advised that
> if
> > you have any electrical devices with batteries installed in checked
> luggage,
> > this will lead to additional searches/delays. Was told to remove all
> > removable batteries from all devices if they are going to be checked.
>
> Hmmm... I was told exactly the opposite! You need to demonstrate to the
> inspector that any electrical devices you brought is *operational*. And
> I was advised to make sure all the batteries are installed and fully
> charged.
>
> So, for example, if you bring your cell phone with you, and the batteries
> are removed or the batteries are so dead that the phone won't turn on in
> front of the inspector, you may be refused to bring the phone on board the
> plane.
>
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[Cesar writes >] He stated that it involved checked luggage. Therefore
carry on is a totally different story. Checked luggage will be x-rayed
without you being present to explain what they see.
Cesar
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