Quick answer
Yes. Laptops, tablets and phones are allowed in carry-on, which is where the FAA recommends you keep them. In checked bags they must be fully switched off and protected, and spare lithium batteries are never allowed in checked bags. At UK airports, a device that does not switch on when asked is refused.
Source: FAA PackSafe: portable electronic devices, checked 7 Nov 2026
Laptops, tablets, phones
Carry-on: yes, recommended
Checked bag: only if completely powered off and protected from damage
Quantity: no limit for personal use; larger lithium-ion batteries are limited to two per person
Source: FAA PackSafe, checked 7 Nov 2026
UK airports
Hand and hold luggage: phones, laptops and tablets allowed
Charge: charge devices before you travel; a device that does not switch on when asked is not allowed on board
Source: GOV.UK, checked 7 Nov 2026
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