carry-on electronics

No Laptop Ban As US Says All Airlines Have Raised Security

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All 180 airlines serving the United States have taken the security steps needed to avoid being forced to implement inflight bans on laptop computers, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday. But the more intense inspections of carry-on electronics required by DHS at all points of departure for the United States are likely to make … Read more

Qaeda, IS Focus On Bombs Behind Carry-On Computer Ban

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The prohibition on carry-on electronics for certain flights to the US and Britain shows both the Islamic State group and Al-Qaeda remain able to mount potent threats to civil aviation despite tighter airport security, experts say. On Tuesday, US authorities ordered a ban on laptop computers, tablets, cameras and other items larger than cell phones … Read more