US to ban laptops and tablets on flights from eight countries

[roamer]

Not seeing this anywhere else on the forum.

Likely to be followed by other nations I guess. Will have a huge effect on flights through the middle east.

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The US is banning electronic devices from cabin baggage on flights from eight mainly Middle Eastern and North African countries.

A US government source told the BBC that the measure would affect nine airlines operating out of 10 airports.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39333424

[Lancashirelad]

I've just come here to look for this topic. Seem the UK is to follow suit. This is going to cause chaos. I usually do put my laptop in checked luggage for long haul flights, but last time I took a domestic flight in Thailand, it wasn't allowed in checked luggage. There needs to be more uniformity with airport security in general. What about those who wish to carry a computer but have no luggage to check in?

[Crossy]

It's running in News, let's continue there.