Airline travel with holiday gifts

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<p>I’ve searched the new carry-on rules and haven’t found if there are any new issues re traveling with gifts. I know not to try carrying on wrapped gifts. But say, hypothetically ;), that I’m traveling with a new in-the-box Wii console. Will I have any trouble with that? Is it better to have it in the box (sealed/never opened) or out of the box?</p>

<p>Would they have me put it in a separate bin on the screening belt, like my laptop? Or what?</p>

<p>I won’t consider putting it in checked luggage, as I fear it’s too much of a temptation, as a hot item, for the baggage checkers, etc.</p>

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<p>I would let the baggage screener know. Suspect they will pass it through in the box in its own bin.</p>

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<p>you will be fine…they do allow computers and cell phones. If you want to be certain, check arline web site or call them.</p>

<p>Yesterday, I had a family in plane with several gift boxes - e-toys.</p>

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<p>I’m wondering though – computers etc they can make you turn on to make sure they work. What about other electronic stuff?</p>

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<p>Oh, I’ve never had them ask me to turn a computer on.</p>

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<p>Carry on is no problem, but it will ABSOLUTELY get stolen if you check it. I’d use UPS or FedEx.</p>

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<p>Non-wrapped, in box is best. If you’re really concerned, make sure you leave extra time for check in/security…just in case they make you take it out of the box.</p>

<p>Lots of airline travel, and haven’t been asked to turn on a computer in a few years. Does Wii even work without being plugged in?</p>

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<p>I would ship the thing by UPS or FedEX - insured. It could be considered your 1 and only carry on item.</p>

<p>I have also never had any issue with a computer and air travel - and have never seen anyone have to turn one on either - at least not in the USA - maybe other countries are different??</p>

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<p>The turning the computer on thing comes and goes. It also seems to be the result of a whim of the particular TSA inspector. Hasn’t happened as much recently, but it did last spring. If you forget to take your computer out of its case before you put it through inspection, you will be selected for special treatment.</p>

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<p>Oh, I’ve never had them ask me to turn a computer on.</p>

<p>I had to turn my laptop on when coming from vancouver over the border to wa
and then the screener wanted to look at my desktop picture and ask me questions about the OS ;)</p>