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With Easter and the school holidays just around the corner, FlySafair is encouraging passengers to pack smart so they can breeze through the airport and enjoy a smoother journey, especially when travelling with everyday tech like phones, tablets, laptops, cameras and power banks.
A little preparation before heading to the airport goes a long way, particularly during peak travel periods when airports are at their busiest.
“Most travel snags are avoidable with a little preparation,” says Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair. “If you keep your essentials with you, have your devices easy to scan, and understand a few simple battery rules, you’ll move through the airport faster, and help everyone around you do the same.”
Five Quick Tips for Travelling with Tech
A Note on Power Banks
Power banks are spare lithium‑ion batteries, which means they fall under international battery safety rules and must always travel in your carry‑on baggage, not in checked luggage. This is a global aviation safety standard and one of the most common rules passengers are caught out by at check‑in.
The basics:
Not sure of your battery’s watt‑hour rating? It’s usually printed on the battery. If only milliamp‑hours (mAh) and voltage are listed, it can be calculated using:
Wh = (mAh ÷ 1000) × voltage
Why the Rule Exists
In the rare event that a lithium‑ion battery overheats or short‑circuits, cabin crew can respond immediately. In the aircraft hold, detection and response are significantly more difficult, which is why spare batteries must always travel in the cabin.
“We share these tips every peak season because a prepared passenger is a relaxed passenger,” Gordon adds. “The airport experience is so much smoother when people arrive knowing what’s in their bag and what to expect.”
For full baggage guidance and FAQs, visit www.flysafair.co.za.
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