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Old Jul 15, 2014, 10:32 am
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Originally Posted by garethhowell
I'm about to make my first US flight post the new restrictions. I always carry an external battery pack to recharge my iPhone or iPad if necessary; however, I'm concerned that this will raise suspicion in the new regime.

Has anybody been challenged about having an additional battery with them when travelling?

Gareth
I have been carrying lots of small batteries (AA, AAA, and extra cell phone batteries) as well as external battery rechargers (2600, 5200 even 12,000 mAh) with me for years on both domestic and international flights to/from the US; have never had even a question about them.
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