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   From: jhacker@usa.net   
      
   "Major I. Zwarter"  wrote in message   
   news:hbfDj.85399$r03.16464@fe10.news.easynews.com...   
   > We're due to be flying longhaul, shortly, from Manchester (UK)   
   > to Doha ( Qatar Airways ), then Doha to Manila ( Philippine Airlines ).   
   >   
   > Because of the length of time flying, I was wondering if it was   
   > permissible   
   > to take on board ( & use ? ) a lap-top computer ?  We will be flying   
   > cattle-class.  I am not bothered about an internet connection ( probably   
   > not even possible, aboard an aircraft ?) .... but, also, wondered (   
   > providing   
   > laptops ARE allowed on board )  if they could in any way be powered up   
   > via an onboard connection.   My laptop only has about 2 hours battery   
   > charge   
   > , before it needs charging again.    I asked at our local computer spares   
   > store   
   > & they didn't even know if there was any kind of   power-lead/transformer,   
   > for   
   > laptops, that can be used on 'planes .... or if   'planes had any kind of   
   > socket &   
   > or universal power connection for laptops.   
   >   
   > Any info GREATLY appreciated !   
   >   
   > Cheers,   
   >   
   > A NON-frequent flyer.   
   >   
   >   
   >Check with your airline.  Some airlines have laptop power, either by a   
   >standard plug (usually handles U.S./European/Asian/South Pacific standard)   
   >or by an "empower" adapter - which you can buy either at a laptop store or   
   >online.  Other carriers do not.  Qatar may well have this; I don't think   
   >Philippine Air does.   
      
   You should be able to carry your laptop on board, but note that UK   
   governmental restrictions generally limit you to one carry on bag per   
   passenger.   
      
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