Yesterday I was flying from Charles de Galle (CDG) airport to Atlanta (ATL) and I then had another connection flight. I COMPLETELY forgot about it as toward the middle of the flight I started using the in-seat entertainment. Well I ran off the flight without looking back and now the steam deck lives somewhere else. I contacted the airline (Air France) but if you guys see a DBrand switch steam deck in the wild… it brought me a lot of good times.
RIP: Steam Deck
This appears to happen often while flying
Lost my first gen PSP like this back in 2009 and I’m still sad about it today.
I once left my notebook at security. They responded to my emails but ruled out any option besides me physically retrieving it. That would cost me more than a new laptop. So I had to let it go.
I fly 2-4 times a week with my deck. I have made a mental check list that I use to confirm I have everything that I brough with me.
My recommendation for anyone who doesn’t fly often is to carry a small notebook with a checklist to check every time you go somewhere. Visually check that you have everything on every trip.
Leaving home? Check your list.
Just passed airport security? Check your list.
Your group was called to board? Don’t be in a rush, check your list.
Sitting down in the plane? Check your list.
Wheels touched down at your layover location? Stop what you’re doing as soon as the plane touches down! Check your list, put everything in your bag. Too many people wait until they’re getting off the plane to get their things together.
Repeat for the 2nd flight. Repeat after you get your checked baggage and when you get to the hotel or destination. I started doing this after I lost a tablet. Over the 18 years that I have been traveling for a living I have lost 1 tablet, 2 sets of earphones (1 was stolen) and a Nintendo Switch (stolen out of my bag at work).
Safe travels.