If you're flying to or from the UK, make sure your reader is charged!

HarryT · 07-09-2014, 04:41 AM

As from today, new security rules have been put in place at UK airports which will involve random checks on electronic devices in hand luggage. If your device won't turn on when you're asked to do so, it doesn't go on the flight. So make sure your reader, phone, or laptop is charged!

More details on the BBC News web site at:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28223150

Sweetpea · 07-09-2014, 05:32 AM

I hope they allow you to plug in the device into a socket if you find it empty...

I've found devices completely empty due to various battery draining causes while I expected the device to be filled...

HarryT · 07-09-2014, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

I hope they allow you to plug in the device into a socket if you find it empty...

I've found devices completely empty due to various battery draining causes while I expected the device to be filled...

What they're saying is that you can either be re-booked onto a later flight while your device charges, or they'll take the device off you and make arrangements for you to be reunited with it later.

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British Airways said that customers flying to the United States faced being made to rebook if they were found in possession of an uncharged device.

Alternatively, the airline also said that customers would be able to leave the device behind at an airport if it was unable to charge. They would then be asked to either collect it on their return, or have it forwarded to another address.

cromag · 07-09-2014, 06:08 AM

I'm guessing that it would have to hold a charge, and not just run when plugged in. They want to be sure there's really a battery in there, and not something else taking its place.

HarryT · 07-09-2014, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cromag

I'm guessing that it would have to hold a charge, and not just run when plugged in. They want to be sure there's really a battery in there, and not something else taking its place.

Yes, that does appear to be the concern.

Billi · 07-09-2014, 07:15 AM

It's the same new regulation that is valid for flights from Germany to the USA.

tubemonkey · 07-09-2014, 07:56 AM

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American officials ordered some overseas airports with direct flights to the US to intensify screening of electronic devices last week.

But of course. US foreign policy once again the instigator.

fjtorres · 07-09-2014, 08:31 AM

Those same policies were in effect a few years back.
The world did not end.

(I used to power up the tablet before getting into the security line so it didn't take any longer to go through.)

Sweetpea · 07-09-2014, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cromag

I'm guessing that it would have to hold a charge, and not just run when plugged in. They want to be sure there's really a battery in there, and not something else taking its place.

So, I can rebook the flight, charge my device and come back? What's wrong with waiting a few minutes (which should be enough to charge a dead device long enough to show that it will hold a charge without external power...)? Granted, I don't like flying (due to the way too many regulations these days, I love flying in itself) so it's been a while since I've been on an airport, but the last time I was in one, there were no wall sockets available to me...

tubemonkey · 07-09-2014, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Granted, I don't like flying (due to the way too many regulations these days, I love flying in itself) so it's been a while since I've been on an airport, but the last time I was in one, there were no wall sockets available to me...

I gave up air travel after 9/11 because of the security measures. I now limit my vacations to car travel within Washington and Oregon.

Airports should be forced to install sufficient wall sockets that are conveniently located so travelers could charge their devices before boarding.

ProfCrash · 07-09-2014, 09:05 AM

From what I read, they are pointing people to charging stations and stores that sell chargers for devices if the person says that don't have one. It also appears that there are stations to mail devices home if they don't turn on and cannot be charged. They are also telling people that they can place sad devices in your checked luggage. So check your device before you check your baggage (if you are checking baggage)

tubemonkey · 07-09-2014, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

They are also telling people that they can place sad devices in your checked luggage.

Attn bad guys: be sure and set the timer on your device before placing it in your checked baggage

ST-One · 07-09-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

They are also telling people that they can place sad devices in your checked luggage.

And what about the happy devices?

tubemonkey · 07-09-2014, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ST-One

And what about the happy devices?

Only happy ones allowed in the cabin

ProfCrash · 07-09-2014, 09:26 AM

Happy ones are powered ones. Unpowered ones are sad because they cannot work.

07-09-2014, 04:41 AM	#1
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	If you're flying to or from the UK, make sure your reader is charged! As from today, new security rules have been put in place at UK airports which will involve random checks on electronic devices in hand luggage. If your device won't turn on when you're asked to do so, it doesn't go on the flight. So make sure your reader, phone, or laptop is charged! More details on the BBC News web site at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28223150

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cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 24,734 Karma: 459220161 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	I'm guessing that it would have to hold a charge, and not just run when plugged in. They want to be sure there's really a battery in there, and not something else taking its place.

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ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	From what I read, they are pointing people to charging stations and stores that sell chargers for devices if the person says that don't have one. It also appears that there are stations to mail devices home if they don't turn on and cannot be charged. They are also telling people that they can place sad devices in your checked luggage. So check your device before you check your baggage (if you are checking baggage)

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