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Can you take satellite phone / satellite messenger (Garmin inReach, Thuraya) on a plane?
contraband
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Not allowed
Illegal in India without a license - hikers have been arrested at Goa and Delhi airports just for having a Garmin inReach in their bag, facing court dates and thousands in legal fees. Also banned or license-only in Myanmar, Cuba, North Korea and parts of Africa.
Guidance, not legal advice — rules vary by country and airline; the final say belongs to the airline, security screening, and customs.
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