Has anyone taken the Satechi changer in carry-on luggage and through the screening at an airport? Did TSA make you remove from bag (like laptop etc.)?
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I took it on a plane this summer, and left it in my carry on to go through screening. No problem
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Hi KayBrieKay! Unfortunately, because of the knife/contents, we cannot recommend taking this with you through airport security. You may check with the airline you fly with, though again, it is not our recommendation. If there's anything else, just let me know. I can be contacted directly via this link:
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Elliot is correct, it may get scrutinized, I was told it was very dense and the TSA would appreciate it being taken out of your bag and placed separately like a laptop. I started doing that and now have no problem.
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This machine is treated the same as an IPAD and not a notebook. Now does that mean every airport will follow the same rules, who knows but so far I have been able to carry it through without having to take it out of my carryon even though I offered. Most of the components are in the tablet and the keyboard is just extra. I have gone through NY airports, Atlanta, and Tampa so far without any problems. Good luck.
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You can't take this in carry on, but the TSA will allow it in with checked baggage under their stun gun regulations. You need to check with your individual carrier because some carriers will treat this using the same rules as a firearm, such as unloaded and must be in a locked container. Regardless, I do not believe they will allow you to carry it with the battery in place, and in fact, you are probably better off keeping the battery with you in the cabin.
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yes! We just flew (November 2015) and we were able to gate check it each time. When you get to TSA, they take out the car seat and swipe it/test it for chemicals. Nothing will fit through the scanner. It was not a big deal at all. However, the airline took it down to the carousel on one of the flights and the entire wheel and casing was sheared off.
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I recently took this item on a trip, on the way to the destination I had it in my carry on. on the way back I had it in my checked luggage. I had no issues with the product or the airline. I flew with Delta.
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got mine confiscated in Nashville airport. forgot it was in my backpack. bummer....def a lose
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I'm not certain what you mean. If you mean is it legal to carry electronic items like this onto a plane, I have no idea, since those rules change constantly now. You'd have to call or email the airline and ask for their list of "no-fly" items. (If you can't bring a small bottle of shampoo or hand lotion on flights now, I honestly have no idea how to judge what they will deem as against the rules anymore.) If you are wanting to know if it's a good travel size, it is. It folds neatly and doesn't take a ton of space in your bag. It works well and I've had no problems with mine. I use it a few times a week and have had it for awhile now. I hope that helps.
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From the TSA website: "Travelers may only transport UNLOADED firearms in a locked, hard-sided container as checked baggage. The container must be completely secured from being accessed" If you can get a finger in the case while locked (by bending the case) it will probably be rejected. From the ticket counter, you will accompany the weapon along with a airline (or airline representative) to a TSA inspection station then, when the inspection is complete, you will lock the case (or you will witness the case being locked), using your lock(s). DO NOT USE TSA ACCESSIBLE LOCKS. The FAA requires that you, and only you have a key. Only you will retain the key. If you present your firearm for TSA inspection with a TSA accessible lock, they will almost always reject it and you will be stuck looking for another lock at the airport. The TSA and the FAA and the Airlines all have their hands in the rules regarding transportation of firearms. Check your airlines website for more information. Don't take my advice or anyone else's, look it up to be sure. Different airports and different TSA stations can handle the exact procedure differently. Lastly, there are no TSA approved locks, only locks that have special universal key slots and the TSA has keys to open them. Who knows how many other people have clones of these keys.... (I'm a former Airline Ticket Counter Agent)
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I have had a similar one for years, traveled extensively with it via airplane, and never had it given a second glance. I keep it in a computer bag. TSA is basically lame but it benefits me.
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No problem with item in checked baggage. However, I do now have a claim in with TSA for a mult tool that was missing from my checked bag. TSA questioned how I knew they were to blame. I thought it fairly obvious when they left an inspection ticket in the pocket where the tool had been. It seems these are popular with the inspectors.
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No, I have taken my laptop with me on flights several times, and have never had to remove the case. You only have to take it out of the bag you are carrying it in.
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Yes, I have used this at the airport and on a flight. They made me take out the power cord so the laptop was just in there by itself and there were no problems getting through security.
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I just has one confiscated by TSA (9/2014) at New Orleans airport. Agent told me No knives in carry on luggage, checked luggage is okay.
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No, we have always had to check-in with the rest of our luggage. It is too large to go through TSA scanner. I am not even sure it was designed for gate checking.
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You can carry it on the plane and put it under the seat or above in the storage compartments. Or you can put it inside your carry on bag. I would not put it in a checked bag though incase your bag comes up missing or misses your flight (I've had that happen before and we got our bags a couple days later).