Why having an old phone could get you locked out of your plane – and other items that are dangerous to have in the cabin

THERE ARE a few unexpected things that can ruin your vacation, especially when you're trying to board a plane.

And for those of you who refuse your telephone setsyou might get into some trouble at the airport.

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It's thankfully becoming less of an issue for now, but there are still some older handsets that people confiscate at airport security because they aren't considered secure.

Certain models of, for example Samsung telephones are still banned by some airlines because they are a fire hazard.

You may remember they started a few years ago go up in flames unexpected.

Well, that one handsetsfrom the Samsung Note range, were officially declared a fire hazard and subsequently banned from both carry-on and checked baggage.

This ban still applies to older phone models and most airport security personnel will know what they look like.

If you have one, usually between the Note2 and Note7 handsets, you could get a nasty shock when you arrive at the airport.

Either you leave your phone behind at the airport, or stay at home with it – the choice is yours.

But you cannot accept it, because we do not want you to fires start in our cabins.

If you are unsure whether you are allowed to take your phone on board, it is always best to check first.

But everything will be fine, as long as it's not one of the phones I mentioned here.

Fortunately, because they are old handsets, fewer people have them these days, so it's less of an issue.

More recently Samsung phones are all fine and no problem for passengers.

But some people still come to the airport and get a nasty surprise when they go through security checks.

However, there are some more modern devices that pose a bigger problem.

Belong to that electric heating pads, That's a much more common problem than you might think.

People don't realize that these are often full of gel, which is a liquidso they are not allowed on board in your hand luggage.

If you want to take one with you on holiday, it must go in your checked luggage.

Other items we would rather you not bring with you are e-cigaretteswhich can cause huge problems in the cabin.

First, they have lithium-ion batteries, so people who store them in the… overhead bins risk fire.

Meanwhile, those who try to be bold vaping in flight can not only irritate other passengers, but can also cause panic, among other things.

The strong odors, for example from fumes isn't exactly what you want to fill the airplane cabin.

And imagine how you would feel if you suddenly saw an unexpected plume of smoke rising from the seats?

It's the last thing you want to see on a plane, so please leave your vapes in your bag hand luggageunder the seat in front of you, and wait patiently until you arrive at your destination before getting out.

Meanwhile, this is why your outfit can get you has kicked off your flight.

And this eating is prohibited from any airline because of its bad smell.

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