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This is directed at women. bucolic_frolic Aug 23 #1
No it isn't. Those batteries can ignite and have done so on planes. It's rare, but if they ignite in the hold, Scrivener7 Aug 23 #2
Agree but i think it's been in effect for a while LearnedHand Aug 23 #3
A battery is a battery, whether it's in a computer, a charging device, or a hair curler. nilram Aug 25 #17
I was agreeing, not disputing LearnedHand Aug 25 #19
Much like wheelchair batteries. "Smart" luggage and Segways are also heavily restricted. Grokenstein Aug 23 #4
Who the fuck is riding around on a motherfucking suitcase? SoFlaBro Aug 24 #12
"Who the fuck is riding around on a motherfucking suitcase?" BumRushDaShow Aug 24 #14
It actually looks kinda fucking fun. SoFlaBro Aug 25 #20
Apparently it is popular BumRushDaShow Aug 25 #21
Are butane lighters verboten? Sneederbunk Aug 23 #5
Wait Coolgoober Aug 23 #6
How many fires have there been? Old Crank Aug 23 #7
Almost two a week. Is there something wrong with this law? Scrivener7 Aug 24 #8
I was asking for data. Old Crank Aug 24 #9
Yes. The clip shows a device smoking in the cabin, presumably because Scrivener7 Aug 24 #10
I learn something new every day. Thanks! CozyMystery Aug 24 #11
To be clear, batteries are prohibited from checked luggage. nilram Aug 25 #18
This should have been done a long time ago jgmiller Aug 24 #13
Passengers should be allowed to pack their devices with the batteries removed FakeNoose Aug 24 #15
Yes and I bet they allow ones with removable batteries jgmiller Aug 25 #16
"The change directly affects millions of travelers who rely on battery-powered hair styling tools"? maxsolomon Aug 25 #22
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