Can I Pack My Laptop In My Checked Baggage. Most consumer personal electronic devices containing batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage including but not limited to cell phones smart phones data loggers PDAs electronic games tablets laptop computers cameras camcorders watches calculators etcThis covers typical dry cell batteries and lithium metal and lithium ion batteries for consumer electronics AA AAA. You must ensure each item of checked baggage is labelled with your name address and contact details.
Please remove the laptops from your bag and place it in a separate bin for X-ray screening. Not only can you access it and protect it from theft during the trip but carry-on bags also sustain less jostling than checked bags. Have you seen how the baggage handlers throw bags into the plane.
Also your device is more prone to hacking and other security issues when its not in your possession.
For more prohibited items please go to the What Can I Bring page. The battery must be carried with you. You cant legitimately pack any spare laptop batteries in your hold luggage. How to keep your laptop safe in checked luggage.
