Why your phone should ALWAYS be charged when boarding a flight – or you risk being banned
A PHONE has become an essential piece of travel equipment when going on holiday, especially since the rise of e-tickets and e-boarding passes.
But if it isn't charged, you could end up having to leave it at the airport - or be stopped from boarding your flight.
Without access to your tickets and boarding pass, your trip might be over before it's even begun.
To avoid it being confiscated, make sure your phone is charged and there's no chance of it running out of juice.
According to the , airport security can confiscate your phone if the battery is dead and it can't be turned on.
The government website states: "Make sure your electronic devices are charged before you travel. If your device does not switch on when requested, you will not be allowed to take it onto the aircraft."
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British Airways also states this on their website, saying: "Airport security staff may ask you to turn on electronic or battery-powered devices, such as phones, tablets, e-books and laptops, to demonstrate their function.
"If you're not able to do this, you will not be able to take your device with you."
If it can't be turned on, the airline warns it must be in your checked bags instead.
Travel content creator shared the tip on Instagram to help holidaymakers have a smooth journey.
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He wrote: "Electronic devices with no charge - If you cannot turn on your devices when requested by security, they can confiscate it, placing your vacation contents in jeopardy."
The advice applies to all electronic devices which cannot be switched on, including mobile phones and tablets.
There are a number of other surprising items that are banned from being taken onboard a flight, which may result in you throwing them away or having to check in your suitcase.
And there are some the foods you cannot take through airport security.
Frequent flyers will know that liquids can't be taken through security, but there are some foods that are also banned because they are treated as liquids.
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For example, pots of jam, hummus, syrups, honey and guacamole all have to be in 100ml or under containers – and they have to fit in that tiny plastic bag with your liquids.
Here's the food and drink you should avoid taking on a plane - and the ones you should bring instead.
