Delta Air Lines has AC power outlets at most seats. But that doesn’t mean all your devices should be powered. A short video shows a woman seated in Comfort+ extra legroom economyusing a curling iron to curl her hair inflight.
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Commenters seem to argue that “curling irons are banned” but usually mix up whose rules apply. TSA doesn’t restrict plug-in curling irons. They’re allowed in carry-on and checked bags.
- Cordless curling irons may be restricted – such as if they contain lithium batteries or (apparently this is a thing, I had no idea) if they’re gas or butane fueled. Those are going to be limited to carry-on bags (but they’re still allowed through the checkpoint).
- None of that means you can use a heating appliance on board. Just because you can bring it on doesn’t mean you’re permitted to use it. Or that it’s a reasonable idea to primp and preen with a hot curling iron, going section by section through your hair throughout the flight.
- Delta’s rules do not specifically mention curling irons. They allow hair dryers and straighteners when packed properly but I don’t know that anyone actually envisioned whipping this tool out and using it onboard. Their Contract of Carriage, though, does say they can refuse to transport and remove passengers who fail to obey crewmember instructions or if their behavior is hazardous, creating a risk of harm or unreasonably annoying others. So it’s really crew discretion.
Of course, we’ve seen passengers whip out a full-sized iMac to work in coach, plug in a power strip at their seat to charge multiple devices at once, and my personal favorite, bring out a sewing machine to spend the flight making curtains.
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