Two Laptops through Security screening.
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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Two Laptops through Security screening.
Has anyone had any success/issues with attempting to pass two (or more) laptops during security? Is there any TSA regulations on how many laptops a person can bring through security at once?
The situation is that I want bring my work laptop and a netbook (which is a gift) from SEA-DFW this week.
Any comments are welcome.
Safe travels!
PR.
The situation is that I want bring my work laptop and a netbook (which is a gift) from SEA-DFW this week.
Any comments are welcome.
Safe travels!
PR.
#6
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I always keep my laptop in a protective sleeve that zips up, never once have I had a problem with the TSA here in the US, or screening overseas at numerous airports.
#7
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I've had the occasional idiot behind me think that I was trying to steal someone else's laptop... My response is always "work laptop, personal laptop".
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#8
Join Date: Sep 2009
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"Has anyone had any success/issues with attempting to pass two (or more) laptops during security? Is there any TSA regulations on how many laptops a person can bring through security at once?
The situation is that I want bring my work laptop and a netbook (which is a gift) from SEA-DFW this week.
Any comments are welcome.
Safe travels!
PR."
The situation is that I want bring my work laptop and a netbook (which is a gift) from SEA-DFW this week.
Any comments are welcome.
Safe travels!
PR."
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I hope there are TSO's reading this:
BLR handles lap top theft prevention right: every tray has a unique number, and the pax is handed a tag with that number. When the pax emerges from the WTMD, he hands his tag to the screener, who matches that number with the tray.
If carrying multiple laptops, I suggest putting a common label on them, such as a business card taped to the top. If concerns about ID theft are an issue, use a sharpie to blot out everything but the first name and company logo. That way if one is challenged during collection, one can point to the common label.
#10
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Both my husband and I regularly take two laptops each on both international and domestic flights - we both have Macbook Pros and Netbooks, and on our last flight purchased a MacMini that we also had in carry-on for the TATL trip from the U.S. (so 5 computers between the two of us). No problem.
Susan
Susan
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#13
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aside from being heavy as hell as mentioned above no issues.
no need for even 1 per tray rule. As long as nothing is obstructing the view of the laptop throught the x-ray machine you will be fine.
I have had my ziplock and a laptop in one tray and my shoes and another laptop in another tray.
no need for even 1 per tray rule. As long as nothing is obstructing the view of the laptop throught the x-ray machine you will be fine.
I have had my ziplock and a laptop in one tray and my shoes and another laptop in another tray.
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I've been doing it for a year with no issues (except the one TSA screener at IAD that thought I was repacking my two laptops into by shoulder bag too slowly).