Traveling is one of the favorite activities of many Portuguese people, but there is a common stress: airport security checks. To avoid embarrassment, it is important to know what you can and cannot take with you, as well as the rules that apply to power banks.
The power bank dilemma
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After an incident in the cabin of a South Korean Air Busan plane, the rules became even stricter in Europe. As such, there is a golden rule: power banks cannot go in the hold. If you do, be prepared for your bag to be opened or held.
Therefore, it is best to carry power banks in the cabin. Even so, you need to pay attention to the power:
- Up to 100 Wh
- Most commonpower banks (up to approximately 27,000 mAh) are allowed without prior authorization;
- Between 100 Wh and 160 Wh
- Generally require airline approval;
- Above 160 Wh
- Strictly prohibited on passenger flights.
Where do these restrictions apply?
On giants such as Lufthansa, Emirates, Air France, and Singapore Airlines, but also on Swiss Airlines, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Emirates, Air Dolomiti, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Korean Air, and Thai Airways.
Other prohibited items
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However, power banks are not the only items subject to restrictions at airports. For example, if you decide to take sausages with you, check the customs rules of your destination country to avoid fines; or if you are a cheese lover , remember that only cured and hard cheeses are allowed.
Other common “intruders” are tools such as box cutters or screwdrivers. In addition, liquids must be in containers of up to 100ml in a transparent bag. Lighters are only allowed in the quantity of one per person.
If you carefully check all the rules, you will avoid unnecessary embarrassment that could negatively impact the start of a trip that has everything it takes to be memorable.
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