Ryanair and Aer Lingus travel bombshell as new hand luggage rule activated
Irish holidaymakers jetting off to the US this summer are being urged to adhere to strict updated luggage rules that could catch some Irish tourists unawares.
Ryanair, Aer Lingus and other airline passengers are now being advised to double check their packing before heading to the airport, as a number of everyday electronic items are no longer allowed in checked baggage.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have confirmed that seven specific battery-powered items have been banned from being packed in the aircraft's hold on long haul flights.
They say the reason is straightforward – safety. The newly prohibited items are all considered a fire hazard if placed in checked luggage, and must now be carried in hand luggage instead.
In recent months, several airlines had already stopped travellers from placing portable chargers in their checked bags, but US authorities are now taking things a step further, reports Galway Beo.
"Portable chargers could catch fire and are not allowed in checked luggage in the hope of preventing any deadly disaster."
And it's not just portable chargers under scrutiny.
The CAA, who are responsible for regulating and overseeing aviation safety, also warned of the dangers posed by certain types of batteries. They said: "Portable chargers could cause an intense fire which couldn't be dealt with if it happened in the hold."
Holidaymakers are being warned to change their packing habits as new rules ban spare laptop batteries from checked luggage unless they're installed in the device, with the latest safety advice stating they must be carried in hand luggage and "protected from damage and short circuits".
Extra lithium-metal batteries have also been added to the no-fly list for checked bags, meaning loose lithium batteries, such as those used in cameras, vapes, and other gadgets, now need to be transported in the cabin in separate protective covers.
The update is set to shake up pre-flight prep for travellers jetting off from Ireland to the likes of New York, Boston or Orlando.
Those setting off from Shannon, Dublin or Knock airports are being urged to review airline policies ahead of time and ensure any impacted items are stowed in hand luggage to sidestep any potential hold-ups or confiscations at the airport.
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