Charging phones and devices before travel is second nature to most of us as we store e-tickets, boarding cards and other vital information on our mobiles for easy access. It is something we are very used to doing anyway, but the simple act of plugging devices in could actually save you hundreds of pounds.

If you are like me and are totally unaware of the fact that all electronic devices must be charged before boarding a plane, then you can take solace in the fact that you are not in the dark alone.

I had no idea that security officials at airports could demand to see proof that a device has battery life and can be turned on before you take to the skies. If your electronics are dead and can't be turned on, then they can be confiscated from you there and then. With the average price of a

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