FAA Proposes Worldwide Laptop Ban For Checked Bags On Int’l Flights

“The proposal, which will no doubt upset some frequent travelers, will be considered by the United Nations in the coming weeks.  The FAA is concerned about the lithium-ion batteries that are common in electronic devices like laptops. Tests conducted by the agency have concluded that when large electronics overheat in luggage they run the risk of combustion when packed with aerosol canisters like hairspray and dry shampoo.”

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