There are situations when, receiving your luggage on the belt, you notice that your suitcase has been opened. Unpleasant, don't you agree? Do you have the right to complain in which cases airport employees have the right to open your suitcase without warning? Let's figure it out.
Often, passengers are forced to open their suitcases to make sure they are safe and to check if they are violating the rules for transporting dangerous or prohibited items. But there are cases when luggage is opened without the participation of their owners - there are 4 items that should not be in a suitcase, no matter what country or city you fly to:
- power banks,
- external chargers,
- power banks,
- portable starters and chargers with lithium batteries.
If any of these items are found during the "X-raying" of the suitcase, then the transport security officers have the right to open the suitcase and seize the item. This is what the rules of almost all airlines in the world say.
What is the danger of a power bank?
This is because lithium-ion batteries that are used in devices can pose a hazard in the event of a short circuit or overheating. In case of emergencies in the baggage compartment of the aircraft, such devices can cause a fire that will be difficult to extinguish in flight conditions.
Therefore, aviation security standards prohibit the transportation of lithium-ion batteries in luggage, they can only be carried in hand luggage (preferably in appropriate packaging to eliminate the risk of fire). Some airlines may prohibit the carriage of such devices without special packaging, even in carry-on luggage.
Therefore, so that only the most pleasant memories of the trip remain, do not forget about this simple rule and secure your flight!
