Etihad Airways says bookings to US healthy despite laptop ban
Etihad Airways’ bookings to the US are healthy despite last month’s introduction of a ban on most electronics from the cabins of passenger flights to the US, the carrier said Monday. “Bookings to US destinations remain healthy and customer feedback to the initiatives taken by Etihad Airways to provide for their business and entertainment needs has been very positive,” an Etihad spokesman said. Industry experts warned the ban — prompted by reports that militant groups want to smuggle explosive devices in electronic gadgets — could be damaging to Gulf carriers by weakening demand among corporate flyers who use their travel time to complete work on laptops and other devices. In March, fellow Gulf carrier Emirates said booking rates on US flights fell 35% after president Trump’s first travel ban. <br/>
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Etihad Airways says bookings to US healthy despite laptop ban
Etihad Airways’ bookings to the US are healthy despite last month’s introduction of a ban on most electronics from the cabins of passenger flights to the US, the carrier said Monday. “Bookings to US destinations remain healthy and customer feedback to the initiatives taken by Etihad Airways to provide for their business and entertainment needs has been very positive,” an Etihad spokesman said. Industry experts warned the ban — prompted by reports that militant groups want to smuggle explosive devices in electronic gadgets — could be damaging to Gulf carriers by weakening demand among corporate flyers who use their travel time to complete work on laptops and other devices. In March, fellow Gulf carrier Emirates said booking rates on US flights fell 35% after president Trump’s first travel ban. <br/>
