AACO chief calls for clarification on electronics carry-on ban

The head of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation is urging ICAO to seek clarification on the nature of the threat that prompted the US and UK ban on electronics in the cabin. The new security rules, implemented in March with little notice or explanation, apply mostly to Arab airports and countries. In all cases, passengers are prohibited from including electronics larger than smartphones in their carry-on bags; electronics such as laptops, e-books and tablets must be placed in checked bags. However, the targets of the US and UK rules differ. The US targets certain airports, including Abu Dhabi International, Dubai International and Doha Hamad International. The UK’s ban list applies to countries, specifically Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Turkey, and all flights from those countries to the UK. <br/>