Laptops on planes?

So I'm going on a flight in 7 hours with my father. I have an essay to write and a culminating assignment (big parts of my grade) which are due while I'm gone. My father told me he would allow me to bring his laptop on our way. Today, as we leave he decides it was too risky. Because they probably won't let him take the laptop on the plane and he doesn't want to risk losing it.

I have googled and read over 50 confirmations of people saying that a laptop is allowed.

Is there anyway I can prove this to him? And what does happen if they disallow the laptop for the plane? Do we lose it? Or do we get it back when we return?

Because I told my teachers, and they told me if I couldn't email it to them while away, I'd have to hand it on Friday. But considering he changed his mind today, and it's now Saturday... I'm pretty much screwed...? Do you think my teachers will still give me time afterwards anyways?

Anyway, any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Its allowed; why would businessmen use them, if they are not portable???

I've been on heaps of flights(travel very regularly) and can't live without my laptop, so its always with me.. taken it on every flight!

If you really want to prove that laptops are allowed, call the airport, talk to the airlines, find some mention of it on the airport's regulation( Check in carry-on baggage allowances)

Hope this helped!!

the only reason why it wouldn't be allowed is if the airline didn't allow them. Best bet is to call the airline to make sure they're allowed. Ring_of_fire

Not sure about now, but last time i was on a plane they allowed laptops. But that was before 9/11, so that might have changed.ferret-gamer

[QUOTE="ferret-gamer"]Not sure about now, but last time i was on a plane they allowed laptops. But that was before 9/11, so that might have changed.Engrish_Major

Call the airline and ask or check the airlines website. Simple.

I have never heard about laptops not being allowed on planes. The only thing you might have to do is turn it on to prove that it works.

I bring my laptop all the time when I'm flying...

They don't allow laptops in checked baggage. Thus, they encourage you to carry it on. I've carried laptops on planes a dozen times or more. Trust me, they'll let you bring it on. You just cannot use the internet.Engrish_Major

While this might be a bit late, of course laptops and other electronics are allowed in the plane as carry on baggage. I carry a laptop, 2 cameras (still and video) and MP3 player along with a portable printer when I have to travel for work. I remove the printer when I don't need it.