Airline groups demand alternatives to electronics ban
New restrictions on electronic devices for flights to the US from the Middle East and Africa have sparked a strong outcry from the airline industry and new passenger services from 3 impacted carriers. IATA called on the US and the UK to “urgently find alternatives” to the ban. “The current measures are not an acceptable long-term solution to whatever threat they are trying to mitigate,” Alexandre de Juniac, DG and CE for the group, said. He said US and British security officials have not shared information or coordinated efforts with the industry about the security threat that lead to the ban. Meanwhile, Emirates Airlines responded to the electronics ban with a program that lets passengers use their laptops and tablet devices on the first leg of their trip before leaving for the US from Dubai. <br/>
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Airline groups demand alternatives to electronics ban
New restrictions on electronic devices for flights to the US from the Middle East and Africa have sparked a strong outcry from the airline industry and new passenger services from 3 impacted carriers. IATA called on the US and the UK to “urgently find alternatives” to the ban. “The current measures are not an acceptable long-term solution to whatever threat they are trying to mitigate,” Alexandre de Juniac, DG and CE for the group, said. He said US and British security officials have not shared information or coordinated efforts with the industry about the security threat that lead to the ban. Meanwhile, Emirates Airlines responded to the electronics ban with a program that lets passengers use their laptops and tablet devices on the first leg of their trip before leaving for the US from Dubai. <br/>
