US: No Plans to expand airline laptop ban to UK airports
A US aviation security agency said there are “no imminent” plans to add the UK or other nations to airports where passengers are banned from carrying electronic devices in the cabin on flights bound for American cities. The UK’s Times and Guardian had reported that US officials notified the UK they were considering such a move, citing unnamed Whitehall officials. “There are no imminent changes to the electronics ban,” US Transportation Security Administration spokesman Michael England said. “However, we are continuously assessing security directives based on intelligence and will make changes when necessary to keep travelers safe.” Starting March 21, the TSA prohibited passengers boarding flights to the US in 10 Middle East airports from carrying devices larger than mobile phones in the cabin. They must be stowed in checked bags.<br/>
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US: No Plans to expand airline laptop ban to UK airports
A US aviation security agency said there are “no imminent” plans to add the UK or other nations to airports where passengers are banned from carrying electronic devices in the cabin on flights bound for American cities. The UK’s Times and Guardian had reported that US officials notified the UK they were considering such a move, citing unnamed Whitehall officials. “There are no imminent changes to the electronics ban,” US Transportation Security Administration spokesman Michael England said. “However, we are continuously assessing security directives based on intelligence and will make changes when necessary to keep travelers safe.” Starting March 21, the TSA prohibited passengers boarding flights to the US in 10 Middle East airports from carrying devices larger than mobile phones in the cabin. They must be stowed in checked bags.<br/>
