Air travel restrictions - Page 25

kennyc · 07-27-2017, 01:29 PM

I think the issue/change is that the 'size' is now specified, not just laptops/computers but anything larger than a cell phone....and that each must be placed in a separate bin for xray scanning...and this is TSA in the U.S.A. airports. It does say they are already in effect at 10 airports, but now I guess it is expanding to others....

"Under the new rules, travelers will be asked to remove electronic devices larger than a cellphone from their bags and place them in separate bins for screening. TSA officials said the goal is to give officers clearer X-ray images."

HarryT · 07-27-2017, 01:38 PM

As I say, it's been like that for Kindles, iPads, etc, for a couple of years at British (and other European) airports. Electronic stuff goes in a separate tray through the scanner.

kennyc · 07-27-2017, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

As I say, it's been like that for Kindles, iPads, etc, for a couple of years at British (and other European) airports. Electronic stuff goes in a separate tray through the scanner.

This is TSA in the U.S.A.

HarryT · 07-27-2017, 01:40 PM

Yes, I understand that. Just saying that they're doing the same as has been done elsewhere for a while.

kennyc · 07-27-2017, 01:41 PM

Good.

JSWolf · 07-27-2017, 04:19 PM

So given that there are cell phones with a screen size at 7", you're 6" Reader should stay in your bad as it's not larger than a cell phone. The Samsun Galaxy W has a 7" screen. It's a larger screen than my H2O at 6.8".

kennyc · 07-27-2017, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

So given that there are cell phones with a screen size larger than 6", you're 6" Reader should stay in your bad as it's not larger than a cell phone.

You could try it....

Terisa de morgan · 07-27-2017, 04:42 PM

When I fly, a tray only goes to phone, tablet, ereader and camera, here in Spain

JSWolf · 07-27-2017, 05:37 PM

Last time we flew, we got TSA Pre-Check and no electronics had to come out of our bags.

Hemmi · 07-27-2017, 07:43 PM

I flew back in May, only had to take my netbook out of my bag. Not the ereader or the camera or the cell phone.

I'm flying again next week so I'm curious to see if anything will change. Probably not at my little airport but I'll be flying back from Salt Lake City, I bet they'll have tighter security.

07-27-2017, 01:29 PM	#361
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	I think the issue/change is that the 'size' is now specified, not just laptops/computers but anything larger than a cell phone....and that each must be placed in a separate bin for xray scanning...and this is TSA in the U.S.A. airports. It does say they are already in effect at 10 airports, but now I guess it is expanding to others.... "Under the new rules, travelers will be asked to remove electronic devices larger than a cellphone from their bags and place them in separate bins for screening. TSA officials said the goal is to give officers clearer X-ray images." Last edited by kennyc; 07-27-2017 at 01:32 PM.

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07-27-2017, 01:38 PM	#362
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	As I say, it's been like that for Kindles, iPads, etc, for a couple of years at British (and other European) airports. Electronic stuff goes in a separate tray through the scanner.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yes, I understand that. Just saying that they're doing the same as has been done elsewhere for a while.

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kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Good.

07-27-2017, 04:19 PM	#366
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,970 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	So given that there are cell phones with a screen size at 7", you're 6" Reader should stay in your bad as it's not larger than a cell phone. The Samsun Galaxy W has a 7" screen. It's a larger screen than my H2O at 6.8".

07-27-2017, 04:42 PM	#368
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,233 Karma: 11768331 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	When I fly, a tray only goes to phone, tablet, ereader and camera, here in Spain

07-27-2017, 05:37 PM	#369
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,970 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Last time we flew, we got TSA Pre-Check and no electronics had to come out of our bags.

07-27-2017, 07:43 PM	#370
Hemmi Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,366 Karma: 15987608 Join Date: Apr 2015 Device: Sonys, Nooks, Kobo Libra, Forma, Mini, Paperwhite	I flew back in May, only had to take my netbook out of my bag. Not the ereader or the camera or the cell phone. I'm flying again next week so I'm curious to see if anything will change. Probably not at my little airport but I'll be flying back from Salt Lake City, I bet they'll have tighter security.