new TSA rules for power banks
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — The Soapbox
BOOMSHIT — 3 weeks ago(March 08, 2026 06:58 PM)
unbelievable. these people need to be exterminated.
Portable chargers or power banks containing a lithium ion battery must be packed in carry-on bags. Spare lithium batteries, which include both power banks and phone chargers, are prohibited in checked luggage.
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?combine=batteries&page=1#:~:text=No more than two spare,equipment
)%20batteries%20may%20be%20carried.&text=Portable%20chargers%20or%20power%20banks,are%20prohibited%20in%20checked%20luggage.
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soapbox original gangster — 3 weeks ago(March 08, 2026 07:14 PM)
i always pack electronics etc with my personal bag.
I also always " gate check" my carry-on so it rides for free with checked bags. this new policy is going to create lots of delays when ppl have to dig through the carry on and remove stuff, if the bag is gate checked