Attention air travelers:
British Airways, easyJet, and Ryanair have all banned a specific type of suitcase, known as a “smart bag.” These bags have built-in electronics that allow them to do things like charge devices, provide Wi-Fi, and connect to Bluetooth.
The rules for carrying smart bags vary from airline to airline. British Airways does not allow any smart bags in either the hold or the cabin if the battery cannot be removed. If you are planning to carry your smart bag in the cabin, you must be able to easily remove the battery. You can then keep the battery in the bag while you are in the air. If you are planning to put your smart bag in the hold, you must remove the battery and carry it with you in the cabin.
Ryanair has a stricter policy. You must remove the battery from your smart bag before you board the plane, whether you are checking the bag or carrying it on. If you cannot remove the battery, you will not be allowed to take the bag with you.
easyJet has a policy similar to British Airways. You must be able to easily remove the battery from your smart bag if you are planning to carry it on the plane. If you are planning to check the bag, you must remove the battery and carry it with you in the cabin.
If you are planning to travel with a smart bag, it is important to check the rules of the airline you are flying with. You can find these rules on the airline’s website.
Here are some additional tips for traveling with a smart bag:
- Make sure the battery in your smart bag is properly charged before you travel.
- Pack your smart bag in a way that makes it easy to remove the battery.
- If you are checking your smart bag, place the battery in your carry-on luggage.
- Be aware of the airline’s rules for carrying smart bags.