Do electrical items go in hand luggage or suitcase?
The kind that is completely disposable (handle and all), or the kind where you replace them with cartridges. These are permissible in carry-on luggage with the blade and replacement cartridges. Electric Razors: Electric razors are permitted in both checked and carry-on bags.Disposable and cartridge razors are generally allowed in your carry-on luggage, as are electric razors with built-in batteries. However, straight razors, refillable razors, individual razor blades and safety razors with removable blades are prohibited and must be packed in your checked bags.Cell phones, cell phone battery charging cases, laptops, cameras, smart phones, electronics, data loggers, PDAs containing lithium batteries, games, tablets, watches, etc. Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries (laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc.) should be carried in carry-on baggage.

What happens if you accidentally check a lithium batteryAirlines do not permit any Lithium Ion batteries in the checked-in baggage. If found, they will be confiscated, but you will be not be arrested.

Do razors go in suitcase or hand luggage

The short answer is yes. Cartridge razors, where the cartridge can be detached from the handle and covered with a plastic head, are usually fine to take in your hand luggage on a plane. Disposable razors are also okay to take in your hand luggage, as long as they are in their packaging.Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries should be carried in carry-on baggage. Most other consumer devices containing batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage.

Can you carry electronic items in hand luggage

Yes. You'll have to make sure your devices are charged before you travel. This is because an uncharged device might be a security risk – for example, explosives or other substances could be stored in the battery compartment. If your device doesn't switch on when requested, you may not be allowed to take it on board.

Electronic Cigarettes (E-cigarettes)

E-cigarettes and vaping devices are banned on most airlines due to concerns about fire risk and potential disruption to other passengers. The ban on some of the electronic devices on planes is rooted in safety considerations aimed at protecting passengers and crew during flight.

What happens if you put a power bank in a checked suitcase

A power bank is a device which contains the Lithium cells. Carrying loose cells (batteries) in checked luggage is forbidden, but a power bank is fine. There is much less risk of short circuiting. When used correctly, lithium batteries are harmless.lithium metal and lithium ion/polymer batteries are prohibited in checked baggage—this includes external battery packs. Electronic cigarettes and vaporizers are also prohibited in checked baggage. “Checked baggage” includes bags checked at the gate or planeside.You cannot take any of these items as hand luggage or in the hold:

  • blasting caps.
  • detonators and fuses.
  • imitation explosive devices (including replica or model guns)
  • mines, grenades, and other explosive military stores.
  • fireworks and pyrotechnics.
  • smoke canisters.
  • smoke cartridges.
  • dynamite.


Yes, you can bring a hair straightener on a plane in a carry on bag as well as a checked bag. According to the TSA regulations, electric curling irons and hair straighteners are not restricted unless they come with batteries or gas or fuel cartridges.

Can you take hair straighteners in hand luggageYes, you can bring a hair straightener on a plane in a carry on bag as well as a checked bag. According to the TSA regulations, electric curling irons and hair straighteners are not restricted unless they come with batteries or gas or fuel cartridges.

Why are electronics not allowed in luggageDamaged or recalled batteries and battery-powered devices, which are likely to create sparks or generate a dangerous evolution of heat must not be carried aboard an aircraft (e.g. carry-on or checked baggage) unless the damaged or recalled battery has been removed, or otherwise made safe.

Do you have to take all electronics out of hand luggage

Remove personal electronic devices larger than a cell phone from your carry-on bag and place them into a bin with nothing placed on or under them for X-ray screening. (E.g. laptops, tablets, e-readers and handheld game consoles.)

You can take certain electronic items on the flight with you. Your mobile, laptop, tablet, MP3 player, hairdryer/straighteners, camera, travel iron, electric shaver and e-cigarettes are all allowed in both hand luggage and hold luggage. E-cigarettes are not allowed in hold luggage.Cell phones, cell phone battery charging cases, laptops, cameras, smart phones, electronics, data loggers, PDAs containing lithium batteries, games, tablets, watches, etc. Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries (laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc.) should be carried in carry-on baggage.Cell phones, cell phone battery charging cases, laptops, cameras, smart phones, electronics, data loggers, PDAs containing lithium batteries, games, tablets, watches, etc. Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries (laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc.) should be carried in carry-on baggage.