Emirates to heighten security on US-bound flights

Emirates airline said Tuesday it is working with local authorities to implement heightened security measures, a move that will potentially enable the airline to lift the electronics ban on its flights to the US. The carrier said it is working hard to put in place protocols that meet the requirements of the US Department of Homeland Security’s new safety guidelines for all US bound flights. “We hope that we will receive validation that all measures have been successfully implemented so that the electronics ban can be lifted as soon as possible for our US flights,” an Emirates spokesperson said. Emirates did not provide details on when the ban may be lifted or a possible timeline. The statement comes a day after Dubai Airports confirmed there have been no changes to the electronics ban on board direct flights from Dubai to the US. <br/>