It's not too difficult. You have to remove it from it's padded case and put it in a separate bin for the x-ray screening.
You have to have it turned off for takeoff and landing, like all other electronics. I would caution you when using it on the seat tray, however. Make sure that the person in front doesn't slam their seat back and mess your screen up.
Originally Posted by mcmmcm
yes, I am probably one of the last people on earth to have NOT travelled with a laptop computer.
So I have some basic questions............which require your advice, please.
Im a also a pro photographer so I normally ask for hand security checks for baggage, film, etc. My problem is that no matter what I do security ALWAYS separates me from my belongings, either all or some of them while they do the film check (wanding which I ask for) or hand equipment inspection.
Normally my purse/tote bag with wallet in it ends up being handed off to someone while I am being frisked, wanded, whatever, and film hand inspected. Its a nightmare to even attempt to watch the directions my bags head off to.
Luckily I have always received it all back, now I have to add a 17" laptop to the mix, not sure how I will be carrying it, so type of padded bag or small wheeled luggage, I suppose so that I can use it on the flight with me.
How are notebooks normally checked for US travel? Do you have to turn them on? what is the battery is not in it at the time? Do they have to remove it from the bag/wheeled baggage?
Will it even fit on the coach dinnertray so that I may use it in-flight (it has a 17" monitor so Im not sure about this0?
What other things, details do I need to know about while traveling with a laptop inflight or through security?
Most importantly any suggestions for keeping it safe while traveling?
Thanks in advance!