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Groundpounder Aug 7, 2014 7:26 am
Macbook Air and the TSA
 
I just acquired a Macbook Air, and I was wondering if I will be required to take it out of my bag for TSA screening. Since it doesn't have any moving parts, similar to an iPad, I was wondering if could keep it in my bag.

FlyingUnderTheRadar Aug 7, 2014 9:40 am
If PreCheck no computers are removed from the bag. Any clam shell computer such as a MBA needs to be removed. YMMV.

ScottC Aug 7, 2014 9:45 am
TSA says: 11" can stay in your bag, 13" must come out:

http://blog.tsa.gov/2010/11/macbook-...any-other.html

As usual, Google is your friend.

xero9 Aug 7, 2014 12:16 pm
MacBook Air owner here. Always required to take it out of the bag.

Also, it does have fans, which I guess are technically considered moving parts.


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