The most common item Aviation Security remove from checked bags is batteries. Often mistakenly tucked into checked luggage they can pose a serious fire risk in the aircraft hold. Instead of going to landfill, unopened packs of batteries taken out of luggage at AKL are now finding a new purpose. By working with Aviation Security, HiTech Services and KiwiHarvest, we’ve donated around 95,0000 batteries since last August to charities in South Auckland. Our top tip when travelling: pack batteries, po