Laptop in suitcase?

[Wesb1980]

Originally Posted by braby

Easy answer is to check with the airline your flying with, I work with two airlines at LHR that do not allow laptops in the aircraft hold due to issues with Lithum batteries. Yet a third airline will allow as long as the battery is installed.

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I put it in my suitcase wrapped in a beach towel. It was fine.

[mouli1]

I wouldn't I think it increases your chances of having your bag opened to be checked by TSA etc or risk getting it pinched .
Not worth the aggro imho
A thief would pinch it no matter what then look at it and chuck it afterwards .

[lesley1960]

Originally Posted by Wesb1980

It's a 10 year old Acer...couldn't give it away!

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What's the value of the information held on the lap top , is really what you should be considering

[Wesb1980]

Originally Posted by lesley1960

What's the value of the information held on the lap top , is really what you should be considering

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The value of the info... non. Not used for anything apart from load checker.