✋ Hand luggage
Yes
Permitted. No restrictions.
🧳 Hold luggage
Yes
Permitted.
Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗
💡 Tip: Laptop stands are permitted in carry-on and checked baggage everywhere. Foldable aluminium stands are the most common and have no restrictions.
Laptop stand rules by country
How carry-on and checked-bag rules for laptop stand compare across the 14 countries we cover.
Country✋ Cabin🧳 Hold
🇺🇸United States(TSA)
Yes
Yes
🇬🇧United Kingdom(CAA)
Yes
Yes
🇪🇺Europe(EASA)
Yes
Yes
🇦🇪UAE(GCAA)
Yes
Yes
🇦🇺Australia(CASA)
Yes
Yes
🇧🇷Brazil(ANAC)
Yes
Yes
🇨🇦Canada(CATSA)
Yes
Yes
🇨🇳China(CAAC)
Yes
Yes
🇮🇳India(DGCA)
Yes
Yes
🇮🇱Israel(CAAI)
Yes
Yes
🇲🇽Mexico(DGAC)
Yes
Yes
🇳🇿New Zealand(NZCAA)
Yes
Yes
🇷🇺Russia(Rosaviatsia)
Yes
Yes
🇿🇦South Africa(SACAA)
Yes
Yes
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Common questions
Yes. Laptop stands are standard accessories permitted everywhere with no restrictions.
It will show up on the X-ray but will not cause a security issue.
Yes, if they fit within your airline's carry-on weight and size limits.
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