Your Tech Makeover
✈️ Don’t Let Your Battery Ruin Your Flight: Tech Travel Tips for the Holidays
11 Nov 2025
Batteries catching fire on airplanes? Unfortunately, it’s more common than you think.In this episode of Your Tech Makeover, I dive into the rise in battery-related incidents on flights, and what you can do to stay safe and still fly with your tech. Whether you’re heading home for Thanksgiving or taking a winter getaway, this episode will help you avoid airport surprises and keep your gadgets (and seatmates) out of harm’s way.This is part of our ongoing series on making your devices more useful and safer across everyday situations—and just in time for the holiday travel season.🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:📈 How often batteries really catch fire on flights (hint: more than once a week in the U.S.)⚠️ The rules around bringing power banks, vapes, and other rechargeable devices onboard🧠 What “watt-hours” actually mean in simple, real-world terms🚫 Which major airline banned power bank use onboard starting October 2025🎒 Smart packing tips, like where to store your charger to avoid overheating or getting flagged💡 Support the ShowIf you’ve learned something from Your Tech Makeover, consider supporting the podcast!🎁 Listeners who contribute $25 or more will receive $25 off a one-on-one tech consultation with Frank to help simplify your digital life.➡️ Click the link in the show notes or visit YourTechMakeover.com to learn more.📚 Mentioned in This Episode:FAA Battery Safety Rules: faa.govTSA Battery Guidelines: tsa.govEmirates Power Bank Policy (Oct 2025): emirates.comSouthwest Portable Charger Rules: southwest.comBattery fire recalls (Waymeet, etc.): Home Depot Recall Info📩 Stay ConnectedGot a tech topic you want help with? Email Frank at [email protected]💻 More info and all past episodes at YourTechMakeover.com🔧 Learn more about Frank at BravoITC.com
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