Airline Carry-On Rules for 2025: Don’t Get Caught – Your Bag Might Be REJECTED | Airport NOW
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If your bag doesn't"}, {'start': '22.640', 'end': '27.199', 'text': 'follow the latest rules on batteries,'}, {'start': '24.720', 'end': '29.199', 'text': "bags, or banned items, it won't make it"}, {'start': '27.199', 'end': '31.279', 'text': 'past the gate. and maybe neither will'}, {'start': '29.199', 'end': '34.399', 'text': "you. Here's how to avoid the carry-on"}, {'start': '31.279', 'end': '34.399', 'text': 'chaos before it'}, {'start': '36.040', 'end': '40.239', 'text': "starts. If you fly often, there's"}, {'start': '38.559', 'end': '42.399', 'text': 'probably a power bank in your bag right'}, {'start': '40.239', 'end': '44.360', 'text': 'now. It keeps your phone alive, your'}, {'start': '42.399', 'end': '47.120', 'text': 'headphones charged, and your sanity'}, {'start': '44.360', 'end': '49.360', 'text': "intact. But here's what most travelers"}, {'start': '47.120', 'end': '51.360', 'text': "don't realize. Power banks come with"}, {'start': '49.360', 'end': '54.000', 'text': 'rules, and messing up could get you'}, {'start': '51.360', 'end': '56.320', 'text': 'pulled aside at security or worse,'}, {'start': '54.000', 'end': '59.760', 'text': "pulled off the plane. This isn't just"}, {'start': '56.320', 'end': '61.920', 'text': 'airport paranoia. In January 2025, a'}, {'start': '59.760', 'end': '64.000', 'text': 'power bank caught fire on an Air Busan'}, {'start': '61.920', 'end': '66.640', 'text': 'flight before takeoff. It triggered a'}, {'start': '64.000', 'end': '68.960', 'text': 'full evacuation. The kicker, that'}, {'start': '66.640', 'end': '71.840', 'text': 'battery was actually allowed on board.'}, {'start': '68.960', 'end': '75.040', 'text': 'Legal size, still caused panic. So,'}, {'start': '71.840', 'end': '78.320', 'text': "let's get clear. Anything over 160 W"}, {'start': '75.040', 'end': '80.320', 'text': 'hours, around 32,000 MIA, is completely'}, {'start': '78.320', 'end': '82.280', 'text': "banned. Doesn't matter if it's in your"}, {'start': '80.320', 'end': '85.040', 'text': "carry-on or checked luggage. It's a"}, {'start': '82.280', 'end': '87.759', 'text': 'no-go. And no, draining the battery to'}, {'start': '85.040', 'end': '89.920', 'text': "zero doesn't help. What matters is the"}, {'start': '87.759', 'end': '92.159', 'text': 'capacity it was built with, not how much'}, {'start': '89.920', 'end': '95.040', 'text': "charge is left. Even if it's empty, the"}, {'start': '92.159', 'end': '97.040', 'text': 'rules still apply. Under 100 W hours,'}, {'start': '95.040', 'end': '99.040', 'text': "that's the sweet spot. You can bring it,"}, {'start': '97.040', 'end': '101.840', 'text': 'but only in your carry-on. Checked'}, {'start': '99.040', 'end': '104.560', 'text': 'baggage? Absolutely not. If your power'}, {'start': '101.840', 'end': '106.799', 'text': 'bank is between 100 and 160 W hours,'}, {'start': '104.560', 'end': '109.200', 'text': "you'll need airline approval, and even"}, {'start': '106.799', 'end': '111.840', 'text': "then, you're only allowed two. That's"}, {'start': '109.200', 'end': '114.399', 'text': "it. Now, here's why checked bags are off"}, {'start': '111.840', 'end': '116.560', 'text': 'limits. If a battery overheats down in'}, {'start': '114.399', 'end': '119.840', 'text': "the cargo hold, no one's there to stop a"}, {'start': '116.560', 'end': '123.200', 'text': 'fire. And fires on planes, yeah, they'}, {'start': '119.840', 'end': '124.960', 'text': "don't end well. What's new in 2025? Some"}, {'start': '123.200', 'end': '126.799', 'text': 'airlines are stepping things up.'}, {'start': '124.960', 'end': '129.039', 'text': 'Passengers are being asked to declare'}, {'start': '126.799', 'end': '131.120', 'text': 'every single power bank at check-in,'}, {'start': '129.039', 'end': '133.040', 'text': 'even the tiny ones. People on Reddit'}, {'start': '131.120', 'end': '135.200', 'text': 'have been sharing stories about being'}, {'start': '133.040', 'end': '137.680', 'text': 'told they could only carry two,'}, {'start': '135.200', 'end': '140.319', 'text': "regardless of size, because that's what"}, {'start': '137.680', 'end': '142.120', 'text': 'the airlines said that day. So before'}, {'start': '140.319', 'end': '144.640', 'text': 'you head to the airport, check your'}, {'start': '142.120', 'end': '147.520', 'text': 'batteries rating, pack it in your'}, {'start': '144.640', 'end': '149.920', 'text': 'carry-on, and read your airlines policy.'}, {'start': '147.520', 'end': '152.560', 'text': "The rules aren't always clear, but the"}, {'start': '149.920', 'end': '152.560', 'text': 'consequences'}, {'start': '154.120', 'end': '159.040', 'text': 'are. Got one of those sleek, techy'}, {'start': '156.800', 'end': '161.560', 'text': 'suitcases with a built-in battery?'}, {'start': '159.040', 'end': '164.400', 'text': 'Better read the fine print because in'}, {'start': '161.560', 'end': '166.480', 'text': "2025, airlines aren't playing nice with"}, {'start': '164.400', 'end': '169.200', 'text': "smart luggage that doesn't play by the"}, {'start': '166.480', 'end': '171.120', 'text': "rules. If the battery can't be removed,"}, {'start': '169.200', 'end': '174.200', 'text': 'your bag might not even make it past'}, {'start': '171.120', 'end': '176.720', 'text': "check-in. Sounds harsh, but that's the"}, {'start': '174.200', 'end': '179.120', 'text': "reality. Airports don't care how"}, {'start': '176.720', 'end': '181.440', 'text': 'futuristic your suitcase looks. If the'}, {'start': '179.120', 'end': '183.840', 'text': "power source is locked in place, it's a"}, {'start': '181.440', 'end': '185.760', 'text': 'no-fly zone. And unless you enjoy'}, {'start': '183.840', 'end': '187.360', 'text': 'lastminute shopping for overpriced'}, {'start': '185.760', 'end': '189.920', 'text': "luggage at the terminal, you'll want to"}, {'start': '187.360', 'end': '192.560', 'text': 'make sure your battery pops out easily.'}, {'start': '189.920', 'end': '194.879', 'text': "But here's where it gets messy. Even if"}, {'start': '192.560', 'end': '197.120', 'text': "the battery is removable, that doesn't"}, {'start': '194.879', 'end': '199.040', 'text': "guarantee you're in the clear. Travelers"}, {'start': '197.120', 'end': '202.000', 'text': 'on Reddit are already complaining about'}, {'start': '199.040', 'end': '204.080', 'text': 'smart bags getting rejected. Why?'}, {'start': '202.000', 'end': '207.040', 'text': 'Because some airlines are now asking for'}, {'start': '204.080', 'end': '208.879', 'text': 'proof, like manufacturer certification'}, {'start': '207.040', 'end': '211.760', 'text': 'or compliance with newer safety'}, {'start': '208.879', 'end': '213.920', 'text': 'standards like UL 2054 for lithium'}, {'start': '211.760', 'end': '216.480', 'text': "batteries. Most people don't even know"}, {'start': '213.920', 'end': '219.280', 'text': 'what that is, let alone where to find'}, {'start': '216.480', 'end': '221.360', 'text': 'the paperwork. The fix? Before your next'}, {'start': '219.280', 'end': '223.840', 'text': 'trip, dig up the manual, check the'}, {'start': '221.360', 'end': '226.560', 'text': 'label, or reach out to the manufacturer.'}, {'start': '223.840', 'end': '228.560', 'text': 'Better yet, contact your airline. If'}, {'start': '226.560', 'end': '230.640', 'text': "they're vague or inconsistent, which"}, {'start': '228.560', 'end': '232.319', 'text': 'happens more than it should, consider'}, {'start': '230.640', 'end': '234.519', 'text': 'switching to a model with a clearly'}, {'start': '232.319', 'end': '238.319', 'text': 'detachable battery and visible safety'}, {'start': '234.519', 'end': '240.000', 'text': "marking. It's 2025. Your bag can charge"}, {'start': '238.319', 'end': '243.439', 'text': "your phone, but if it can't pass airport"}, {'start': '240.000', 'end': '243.439', 'text': "security, it's not that"}, {'start': '244.599', 'end': '250.400', 'text': 'smart. Thought the liquid rule finally'}, {'start': '247.040', 'end': '252.319', 'text': 'died? Not quite. A few UK airports made'}, {'start': '250.400', 'end': '254.480', 'text': 'headlines for scrapping the classic'}, {'start': '252.319', 'end': '256.320', 'text': '100mill limit, letting people breeze'}, {'start': '254.480', 'end': '259.600', 'text': 'through security with full-size bottles'}, {'start': '256.320', 'end': '262.479', 'text': 'and zero plastic bag origami. It sounded'}, {'start': '259.600', 'end': '265.120', 'text': 'like progress until reality showed up.'}, {'start': '262.479', 'end': '267.199', 'text': 'Turns out only a handful of airports'}, {'start': '265.120', 'end': '269.720', 'text': 'actually made the switch and some of'}, {'start': '267.199', 'end': '272.639', 'text': "them didn't even stick with it. By mid"}, {'start': '269.720', 'end': '274.960', 'text': '2024, six airports, including London'}, {'start': '272.639', 'end': '277.759', 'text': 'City, Aberdine, and Newcastle, brought'}, {'start': '274.960', 'end': '280.479', 'text': 'the old rule roaring back, thanks to,'}, {'start': '277.759', 'end': '282.240', 'text': 'you guessed it, security concerns. So,'}, {'start': '280.479', 'end': '284.560', 'text': "if you're flying out of the UK, don't"}, {'start': '282.240', 'end': '286.720', 'text': 'assume anything. One terminal might wave'}, {'start': '284.560', 'end': '289.120', 'text': 'you through with a liter of shampoo. The'}, {'start': '286.720', 'end': '291.600', 'text': 'next might force you to toss it, or'}, {'start': '289.120', 'end': '294.000', 'text': 'worse, chug it in front of everyone.'}, {'start': '291.600', 'end': '297.040', 'text': "Now, let's talk about the EU. The plan"}, {'start': '294.000', 'end': '299.759', 'text': 'was bold. Roll out advanced CT scanners'}, {'start': '297.040', 'end': '302.400', 'text': 'across Europe. kill off the 100 millm'}, {'start': '299.759', 'end': '304.240', 'text': 'rule by the end of 2024 and make the'}, {'start': '302.400', 'end': '306.960', 'text': 'security line feel less like a'}, {'start': '304.240', 'end': '309.199', 'text': 'punishment. But here we are in 2025 and'}, {'start': '306.960', 'end': '312.400', 'text': "the reality, most airports didn't"}, {'start': '309.199', 'end': '314.080', 'text': 'upgrade in time. The ones that did, many'}, {'start': '312.400', 'end': '316.800', 'text': "still can't use the scanners for"}, {'start': '314.080', 'end': '318.720', 'text': "international flights. So yes, you're"}, {'start': '316.800', 'end': '321.280', 'text': 'still cramming toothpaste into'}, {'start': '318.720', 'end': '323.600', 'text': 'travelsized tubes across the continent.'}, {'start': '321.280', 'end': '325.520', 'text': 'And it gets trickier. Heathro, for'}, {'start': '323.600', 'end': '327.680', 'text': 'example, has installed the fancy'}, {'start': '325.520', 'end': '329.840', 'text': 'scanners, but only in certain terminals'}, {'start': '327.680', 'end': '331.840', 'text': 'and not for every destination. Some'}, {'start': '329.840', 'end': '335.919', 'text': 'international flights are still stuck in'}, {'start': '331.840', 'end': '337.680', 'text': 'the past with the full 100 mm crackdown.'}, {'start': '335.919', 'end': '339.840', 'text': "Worse yet, if you're connecting through"}, {'start': '337.680', 'end': '342.720', 'text': "an airport that doesn't have the same"}, {'start': '339.840', 'end': '344.880', 'text': 'scanner system, guess what happens?'}, {'start': '342.720', 'end': '347.039', 'text': "You'll likely have to ditch every single"}, {'start': '344.880', 'end': '349.360', 'text': 'liquid you just got cleared for at your'}, {'start': '347.039', 'end': '351.919', 'text': "departure gate. Doesn't matter that you"}, {'start': '349.360', 'end': '355.199', 'text': 'pass security once. Your layover airport'}, {'start': '351.919', 'end': '357.919', 'text': 'can and will start you from scratch.'}, {'start': '355.199', 'end': '360.479', 'text': 'Bottom line, the 100 millimeter rule'}, {'start': '357.919', 'end': '362.240', 'text': "isn't dead. It's just confused. Until"}, {'start': '360.479', 'end': '364.400', 'text': 'every airport agrees on the rules and'}, {'start': '362.240', 'end': '366.479', 'text': 'has the tech to match, your best bet is'}, {'start': '364.400', 'end': '368.800', 'text': 'to play it old school. Stick to the'}, {'start': '366.479', 'end': '371.280', 'text': 'clear plastic bag. Keep everything under'}, {'start': '368.800', 'end': '374.319', 'text': '100 milll and never trust a headline to'}, {'start': '371.280', 'end': '374.319', 'text': 'pack your carry-on for'}, {'start': '375.560', 'end': '380.319', 'text': 'you. Flying with a lowcost carrier in'}, {'start': '378.319', 'end': '383.600', 'text': "Europe? Don't assume your carry-on's"}, {'start': '380.319', 'end': '385.680', 'text': 'safe. Ryionaire, EasyJet, Whiz Air,'}, {'start': '383.600', 'end': '388.240', 'text': "they've all quietly shrunk the size"}, {'start': '385.680', 'end': '390.800', 'text': 'limits for free bags. That backpack you'}, {'start': '388.240', 'end': '393.440', 'text': 'used last summer might cost you this'}, {'start': '390.800', 'end': '395.280', 'text': "time. And they're strict. If your bag"}, {'start': '393.440', 'end': '397.440', 'text': "doesn't fit inside their little metal"}, {'start': '395.280', 'end': '399.600', 'text': 'frame at the gate, expect to pay.'}, {'start': '397.440', 'end': '401.360', 'text': "Doesn't matter if it almost fits or if"}, {'start': '399.600', 'end': '403.600', 'text': "you measured it at home. If it doesn't"}, {'start': '401.360', 'end': '406.720', 'text': "slide in perfectly, they'll charge you"}, {'start': '403.600', 'end': '409.360', 'text': "on the spot. So, now it's a choice."}, {'start': '406.720', 'end': '411.280', 'text': 'shrink your luggage or open your wallet.'}, {'start': '409.360', 'end': '413.840', 'text': 'Many travelers are giving in and buying'}, {'start': '411.280', 'end': '415.360', 'text': 'smaller airline approved bags. Others'}, {'start': '413.840', 'end': '417.919', 'text': 'pay the extra fee to check their'}, {'start': '415.360', 'end': '419.680', 'text': 'carry-on or upgrade to priority boarding'}, {'start': '417.919', 'end': '421.759', 'text': 'just to bring a normal size bag on'}, {'start': '419.680', 'end': '424.400', 'text': 'board, often without realizing that'}, {'start': '421.759', 'end': '426.720', 'text': "upgrade isn't cheap either. Reddit's"}, {'start': '424.400', 'end': '428.639', 'text': 'full of stories. People being charged'}, {'start': '426.720', 'end': '431.520', 'text': 'even when their bags technically met the'}, {'start': '428.639', 'end': '433.759', 'text': 'size, just not gate friendly enough.'}, {'start': '431.520', 'end': '437.360', 'text': 'Some seasoned flyers now carry measuring'}, {'start': '433.759', 'end': '439.680', 'text': "tape with them. Yes, really. Here's the"}, {'start': '437.360', 'end': '442.080', 'text': 'play. Before you fly, check your'}, {'start': '439.680', 'end': '444.479', 'text': "airlines baggage policy. Don't rely on"}, {'start': '442.080', 'end': '446.720', 'text': "memory or old info. If you're flying"}, {'start': '444.479', 'end': '449.039', 'text': 'multiple budget airlines, compare them'}, {'start': '446.720', 'end': '450.880', 'text': "side by side. And if you're not ready to"}, {'start': '449.039', 'end': '452.639', 'text': 'downsize, prepay for the bigger'}, {'start': '450.880', 'end': '455.360', 'text': "allowance. It's cheaper than being"}, {'start': '452.639', 'end': '457.520', 'text': 'ambushed at the gate. In 2025, flying'}, {'start': '455.360', 'end': '459.680', 'text': "cheap doesn't mean packing easy. The"}, {'start': '457.520', 'end': '463.960', 'text': 'overhead bin space is shrinking, but the'}, {'start': '459.680', 'end': '463.960', 'text': 'fees, not so much.'}, {'start': '465.039', 'end': '469.199', 'text': 'Flying with Air Canada on a basic'}, {'start': '466.720', 'end': '471.199', 'text': 'economy ticket in 2025, you might want'}, {'start': '469.199', 'end': '473.919', 'text': 'to read the fine print because that'}, {'start': '471.199', 'end': '475.919', 'text': 'basic is about to feel real basic.'}, {'start': '473.919', 'end': '477.919', 'text': 'Starting January 3rd, forget about'}, {'start': '475.919', 'end': '480.080', 'text': 'rolling your carry-on on board for free.'}, {'start': '477.919', 'end': '482.400', 'text': "You're allowed one personal item only. A"}, {'start': '480.080', 'end': '484.400', 'text': 'small backpack, a laptop bag, maybe a'}, {'start': '482.400', 'end': '486.680', 'text': "purse. That little suitcase, it's going"}, {'start': '484.400', 'end': '490.319', 'text': 'to cost you. First carryon,'}, {'start': '486.680', 'end': '493.360', 'text': "$35. Add another, that'll be $65 per"}, {'start': '490.319', 'end': '495.680', 'text': 'piece. Yep, even that tiny hard shell'}, {'start': '493.360', 'end': '498.720', 'text': 'that used to fly free now comes with a'}, {'start': '495.680', 'end': '501.440', 'text': "price tag. But wait, there's more."}, {'start': '498.720', 'end': '503.120', 'text': 'Beginning January 21st, basic economy'}, {'start': '501.440', 'end': '505.280', 'text': "passengers won't get to choose their"}, {'start': '503.120', 'end': '507.919', 'text': "seats for free anymore. Instead, you'll"}, {'start': '505.280', 'end': '509.840', 'text': 'be randomly assigned hello, middle seat,'}, {'start': '507.919', 'end': '511.919', 'text': 'unless you cough up extra cash to pick'}, {'start': '509.840', 'end': '514.800', 'text': 'your spot. You used to be able to choose'}, {'start': '511.919', 'end': '517.440', 'text': 'during online check-in at no charge. Not'}, {'start': '514.800', 'end': '520.240', 'text': "anymore. And this isn't just Air Canada"}, {'start': '517.440', 'end': '522.320', 'text': 'tightening the belt. United, Delta, and'}, {'start': '520.240', 'end': '524.720', 'text': 'a few others are playing the same game,'}, {'start': '522.320', 'end': '527.519', 'text': 'charging for carryons and turning seat'}, {'start': '524.720', 'end': '529.440', 'text': 'selection into a paid perk. Check'}, {'start': '527.519', 'end': '531.680', 'text': "Reddit, and you'll find plenty of"}, {'start': '529.440', 'end': '534.399', 'text': 'passengers saying they paid more, only'}, {'start': '531.680', 'end': '536.640', 'text': 'to get stuck in a middle seat anyway.'}, {'start': '534.399', 'end': '538.240', 'text': 'One traveler even shared that despite'}, {'start': '536.640', 'end': '540.320', 'text': 'booking with their partner under the'}, {'start': '538.240', 'end': '542.880', 'text': 'same reservation, they were assigned'}, {'start': '540.320', 'end': '545.519', 'text': 'separate seats in both directions.'}, {'start': '542.880', 'end': '548.000', 'text': "Here's what savvy travelers are doing."}, {'start': '545.519', 'end': '550.000', 'text': 'Checking in early. Some folks say that'}, {'start': '548.000', 'end': '552.000', 'text': 'logging in the minute check-in opens'}, {'start': '550.000', 'end': '554.480', 'text': 'gives you better chances at an aisle or'}, {'start': '552.000', 'end': '557.000', 'text': "window, even if it's not guaranteed."}, {'start': '554.480', 'end': '559.279', 'text': "Worth a shot if you'd rather not get"}, {'start': '557.000', 'end': '561.440', 'text': "sandwiched. So, if you're flying basic"}, {'start': '559.279', 'end': '564.480', 'text': 'economy, budget for more than just the'}, {'start': '561.440', 'end': '566.000', 'text': "ticket, because the cheap option, it's"}, {'start': '564.480', 'end': '568.800', 'text': 'stacking up fees faster than your'}, {'start': '566.000', 'end': '568.800', 'text': 'boarding group gets'}, {'start': '570.040', 'end': '575.440', 'text': 'called. Sure, we all know the basics. No'}, {'start': '573.040', 'end': '577.279', 'text': 'knives, no fireworks, no gallons of'}, {'start': '575.440', 'end': '579.200', 'text': 'shampoo stuffed in your backpack. But'}, {'start': '577.279', 'end': '581.839', 'text': 'the list of banned items goes deeper'}, {'start': '579.200', 'end': '584.399', 'text': 'than you think. Some things are obvious,'}, {'start': '581.839', 'end': '586.320', 'text': 'others not so much. And getting stopped'}, {'start': '584.399', 'end': '588.320', 'text': 'at security because of a random item in'}, {'start': '586.320', 'end': '590.120', 'text': "your bag, it's not a fun way to start"}, {'start': '588.320', 'end': '593.040', 'text': "your trip. Let's start with the"}, {'start': '590.120', 'end': '595.680', 'text': 'classics. Anything sharp. Knives,'}, {'start': '593.040', 'end': '598.160', 'text': 'scissors, multi-tools, even giant nail'}, {'start': '595.680', 'end': '600.320', 'text': 'clippers. If it cuts, pokes, or stabs,'}, {'start': '598.160', 'end': '602.800', 'text': "it's not flying with you. That includes"}, {'start': '600.320', 'end': '605.120', 'text': 'things like throwing stars. Yes, someone'}, {'start': '602.800', 'end': '608.560', 'text': 'actually tried. Hatchets, drills, and'}, {'start': '605.120', 'end': '611.600', 'text': 'tools over 10 cm. Got gear? Check it in.'}, {'start': '608.560', 'end': '614.640', 'text': 'No exceptions. Next up, weapons. Real or'}, {'start': '611.600', 'end': '616.720', 'text': 'fake. Guns, ammo, stun guns, tasers, or'}, {'start': '614.640', 'end': '618.720', 'text': 'even that super realistic movie prop you'}, {'start': '616.720', 'end': '620.240', 'text': 'thought was a cool conversation starter.'}, {'start': '618.720', 'end': '622.160', 'text': 'Leave it at home unless you enjoy long'}, {'start': '620.240', 'end': '625.360', 'text': 'chats with TSA and zero chance of making'}, {'start': '622.160', 'end': '627.279', 'text': 'your gate. Firearms only with paperwork.'}, {'start': '625.360', 'end': '630.079', 'text': "Lots of it. Then there's the flammable"}, {'start': '627.279', 'end': '632.640', 'text': 'stuff. Fireworks, gas canisters,'}, {'start': '630.079', 'end': '635.200', 'text': 'cleaning sprays, and even some aerosols'}, {'start': '632.640', 'end': '637.760', 'text': "are a flatout no. Doesn't matter if it's"}, {'start': '635.200', 'end': '640.000', 'text': 'your carry-on or checked bag, flammables'}, {'start': '637.760', 'end': '642.240', 'text': "get grounded every time. But here's"}, {'start': '640.000', 'end': '645.519', 'text': 'where it gets weird. Some travelers have'}, {'start': '642.240', 'end': '648.160', 'text': 'been stopped over flour or turmeric'}, {'start': '645.519', 'end': '650.160', 'text': 'powder or bags of coffee grounds.'}, {'start': '648.160', 'end': '651.760', 'text': 'Certain countries flag powder-like'}, {'start': '650.160', 'end': '654.000', 'text': 'substances as potential security'}, {'start': '651.760', 'end': '655.760', 'text': "threats. And if you're carrying anything"}, {'start': '654.000', 'end': '658.079', 'text': 'that looks like it could be part of a'}, {'start': '655.760', 'end': '661.399', 'text': 'science project, be ready for questions.'}, {'start': '658.079', 'end': '663.440', 'text': 'Flying with an old camcorder or vintage'}, {'start': '661.399', 'end': '665.839', 'text': 'electronics. Some travelers have been'}, {'start': '663.440', 'end': '667.760', 'text': 'pulled aside because airport staff'}, {'start': '665.839', 'end': '669.920', 'text': "couldn't figure out what kind of battery"}, {'start': '667.760', 'end': '672.399', 'text': 'was inside or whether it was the type'}, {'start': '669.920', 'end': '674.959', 'text': 'that might randomly explode mid-flight.'}, {'start': '672.399', 'end': '677.839', 'text': "Here's the pro move. Check TSA's"}, {'start': '674.959', 'end': '679.920', 'text': 'prohibited items list before you pack.'}, {'start': '677.839', 'end': '681.200', 'text': "And if you're flying internationally,"}, {'start': '679.920', 'end': '683.600', 'text': 'double check the rules at your'}, {'start': '681.200', 'end': '686.079', 'text': "destination, too. What's allowed in the"}, {'start': '683.600', 'end': '687.839', 'text': 'US might get flagged elsewhere. And if'}, {'start': '686.079', 'end': '690.480', 'text': "you're traveling with meds, baby"}, {'start': '687.839', 'end': '692.560', 'text': 'formula, or anything unusual? Bring the'}, {'start': '690.480', 'end': '694.560', 'text': 'paperwork. No one wants to explain'}, {'start': '692.560', 'end': '697.120', 'text': 'powdered protein to a customs officer'}, {'start': '694.560', 'end': '699.279', 'text': "without proof. Think you've covered the"}, {'start': '697.120', 'end': '701.519', 'text': "obvious? 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So, yeah, your'}, {'start': '865.120', 'end': '870.839', 'text': 'artisal baking project might trigger a'}, {'start': '867.279', 'end': '870.839', 'text': 'full bag search.'}, {'start': '870.959', 'end': '876.160', 'text': 'Bringing your toaster, your drill, your'}, {'start': '873.600', 'end': '878.720', 'text': 'wrench the size of your forearm. Think'}, {'start': '876.160', 'end': '881.279', 'text': 'again. Big tools and bulky appliances'}, {'start': '878.720', 'end': '883.519', 'text': 'are automatic nos in the cabin. If it'}, {'start': '881.279', 'end': '885.839', 'text': 'needs a plug or weighs like a dumbbell,'}, {'start': '883.519', 'end': '888.160', 'text': 'it belongs in checked baggage. And if'}, {'start': '885.839', 'end': '891.440', 'text': "you're trying to carry on a power drill,"}, {'start': '888.160', 'end': '891.440', 'text': 'maybe rethink some life'}, {'start': '893.000', 'end': '897.279', 'text': "choices. 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All the fun stuff, and'}, {'start': '914.199', 'end': '919.760', 'text': 'unfortunately, all the stuff security'}, {'start': '916.320', 'end': '921.839', 'text': 'loves to flag and thieves love to spot.'}, {'start': '919.760', 'end': '924.639', 'text': "Here's how to get through without stress"}, {'start': '921.839', 'end': '926.639', 'text': 'or losing half your tech. Pack smart.'}, {'start': '924.639', 'end': '929.360', 'text': 'Put all electronics and valuables in the'}, {'start': '926.639', 'end': '931.279', 'text': 'same compartment or pouch, not scattered'}, {'start': '929.360', 'end': '933.040', 'text': "all over your bag. You'll need to pull"}, {'start': '931.279', 'end': '935.360', 'text': "them out anyway, so don't make yourself"}, {'start': '933.040', 'end': '938.399', 'text': 'play hide-and-seek with TSA. At the'}, {'start': '935.360', 'end': '940.480', 'text': "scanner, step aside on purpose. 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Seconds of'}, {'start': '961.759', 'end': '966.480', 'text': "distraction and poof, that MacBook's"}, {'start': '964.399', 'end': '969.120', 'text': "gone. Don't walk through the scanner"}, {'start': '966.480', 'end': '972.399', 'text': 'until your tray is about to go in, too.'}, {'start': '969.120', 'end': '974.240', 'text': 'And most importantly, slow down. No'}, {'start': '972.399', 'end': '975.360', 'text': 'flight is taking off without you if'}, {'start': '974.240', 'end': '977.360', 'text': "you've already made it to the"}, {'start': '975.360', 'end': '979.440', 'text': 'checkpoint. Rushing is how people leave'}, {'start': '977.360', 'end': '981.600', 'text': 'phones in bins, forget chargers, or'}, {'start': '979.440', 'end': '984.560', 'text': 'trigger alarms by missing a battery pack'}, {'start': '981.600', 'end': '986.959', 'text': 'buried under a scarf. Control your pace.'}, {'start': '984.560', 'end': '989.120', 'text': "Control the outcome. Moving fast doesn't"}, {'start': '986.959', 'end': '992.720', 'text': 'make you efficient. Being methodical'}, {'start': '989.120', 'end': '994.959', 'text': "does. Travel in 2022 isn't just about"}, {'start': '992.720', 'end': '997.279', 'text': "packing smart. It's about packing a"}, {'start': '994.959', 'end': '998.639', 'text': "wear. Your carry-on isn't just being"}, {'start': '997.279', 'end': '1001.279', 'text': 'judged for weight and dimensions'}, {'start': '998.639', 'end': '1003.759', 'text': 'anymore. Every charger, every zipper'}, {'start': '1001.279', 'end': '1006.160', 'text': 'pocket, every bottle, every battery,'}, {'start': '1003.759', 'end': '1008.160', 'text': "it's all fair game. Rules are changing"}, {'start': '1006.160', 'end': '1010.480', 'text': 'faster than airport terminals can keep'}, {'start': '1008.160', 'end': '1013.839', 'text': 'up, and not knowing them can cost you'}, {'start': '1010.480', 'end': '1016.240', 'text': 'time, money, or worse, a missed flight.'}, {'start': '1013.839', 'end': '1018.160', 'text': "So, don't guess, don't assume, and"}, {'start': '1016.240', 'end': '1020.880', 'text': "definitely don't rely on what worked"}, {'start': '1018.160', 'end': '1023.040', 'text': 'last year. Check the rules, pack with'}, {'start': '1020.880', 'end': '1026.319', 'text': 'intention, and treat your carry-on like'}, {'start': '1023.040', 'end': '1028.640', 'text': 'a VIP guest, because in 2025, getting to'}, {'start': '1026.319', 'end': '1030.319', 'text': 'your gate is only half the journey.'}, {'start': '1028.640', 'end': '1033.640', 'text': 'Getting through it is where the real'}, {'start': '1030.319', 'end': '1033.640', 'text': 'game begins.'}]