Following the United States’ decision to ban electronic devices on inbound flights from some middle eastern countries on Monday,
the U.K has announced a sweeping cabin ban on laptops and tablets on
inbound flights from six Muslim majority countries- Turkey, Lebanon,
Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia.
The ban announced on Tuesday
morning, includes electronical devices bigger than the normal
smartphone and applies to all direct passenger flights, but will not
affect flights where UK travellers change planes in European airport.
Chris
Grayling,the U.K transport secretary, said the UK took the decision to
protect British nationals and that they carefully understood the United
State’s approach.
“We understand the
frustration that these measures may cause and we are working with the
aviation industry to minimise any impact,” he said in a written
statement to parliament announcing the change.
“Our top priority will always be to maintain the safety of British nationals.”
Grayling
said the government was still open for business with the countries
affected: “We remain open for business. People should continue to fly
and comply with security procedures.”
Passengers
flying from the shortlisted countries will not be allowed to take any
phones, laptops or tablets larger than a normal smartphone – specified
as 16cm x 9.3cm x 1.5cm (6.2in x 3.6in x 0.5in) meaning such devices
will need to be placed in hold luggage. The ban takes effect immediately
and has no end date.
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