Montana Flyers: This Popular Tech Item Is Now Banned from Checked Luggage

Travel season is coming soon. With Memorial Day on the way later this month, it's the unofficial kick-off to hitting the road or the skies.

If you plan to travel by air this summer, keep in mind the enforcement of the REAL ID is currently underway.

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That isn't the only thing you need to be aware of when it comes to air travel. The TSA has made another change in their regulations on what passengers can and can't pack in their checked bags.

Over the years there have been a lot of changes for passenger safety. Travelers need to take off their shoes and belts—one of these days my pants are going to fall down at the airport. Everything needs to be emptied out of our pockets. There is a limit on liquids that you can pack in your luggage or take aboard a plane in your carry-on luggage.

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When it comes to technology, the TSA has rules on what can go in the plane in your carry-on luggage and what can go in your checked baggage. An item that has recently become more popular is no longer allowed to be packed away in your checked baggage due to safety issues.

The TSA no longer allows power banks to be packed in your checked baggage. Power banks need to be in your carry-on luggage. If you have ever traveled with kids and have heard "my phone's at 5%!", you may want to think about bringing a power bank with you the next time you travel. It may make your trip a bit more pleasurable.