Originally Posted by
chx1975
My only complaint about the CATSA is they not accepting the checkpoint approved bags / sleeves. It's not that I need that ten seconds it takes to repack the laptop, but the added padding makes me less nervous. While there is no data on the laptop that's not replacable (and it's got two SSDs anyways, you can't mess up those like the HDDs can), breaking the laptop would mean I can't work properly until I get a new one. Still, it's a ThinkPad T so I have confidence (and the experience) it survives the rigors of screening just fine.
but still I like more when it's in the sleeve.
Does CATSA even permit the 'checkpoint approved bags' which TSA ok'd a few years ago? (And I read here that TSA often doesn't accept those) CATSA does accept my laptops in a sleeve. (And one of those is also a ThinkPad T)
Laptop computers
In order to be screened, these items must be removed from carrying cases and laptop bags and placed in a bin. Check with your air carrier for restrictions on the use of these and other electronic devices during your flight.
http://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/page.as...ticles&lang=en
There are also different rules outside of the US for thing such as scissors; I see FTers complaining about non-TSA screeners denying items which are in fact not permitted at various checkpoints around the world.