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US to ban electronics on flights from a dozen countries, US media says | US to ban electronics on flights from a dozen countries, US media says |
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The US is banning electronic devices such as laptops and tablets from cabin baggage on flights from eight Middle Eastern and North African countries. | |
A US government source told the BBC that the measure would affect nine airlines operating out of 10 airports. | |
US media reported the order was sparked by intelligence gathered overseas. | |
It will reportedly include all large electronic devices such as laptops, tablets cameras, DVD players and electronic games. | |
But mobile phones and smartphones will still be allowed in carry-on luggage. | |
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declined to comment on the issue but will make an announcement on Tuesday. | |
The Transportation Security Administration, which is part of Homeland Security, also refused to comment. | The Transportation Security Administration, which is part of Homeland Security, also refused to comment. |
It is unclear which airlines would fall under the ban and how long it will be in place. | It is unclear which airlines would fall under the ban and how long it will be in place. |
But Royal Jordanian Airlines tweeted on Monday that it would ban passengers from carrying on most electronics to and from its North American flights, CNN first reported. | But Royal Jordanian Airlines tweeted on Monday that it would ban passengers from carrying on most electronics to and from its North American flights, CNN first reported. |
The tweet was later deleted. | The tweet was later deleted. |
The Jordan-based carrier said that starting on Tuesday, it will only allow phones and medical devices on its flights. All other electronics would be "strictly prohibited". | The Jordan-based carrier said that starting on Tuesday, it will only allow phones and medical devices on its flights. All other electronics would be "strictly prohibited". |
The airline said that laptops, tablets, DVD players and electronic games must be checked with baggage. | The airline said that laptops, tablets, DVD players and electronic games must be checked with baggage. |
The new rule will affect Royal Jordanian flights to New York, Chicago, Detroit and Montreal. | The new rule will affect Royal Jordanian flights to New York, Chicago, Detroit and Montreal. |
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly reportedly called congressional lawmakers over the weekend to explain the travel security issues that prompted the electronics ban, a congressional aide briefed on the discussion told the AP news agency. | Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly reportedly called congressional lawmakers over the weekend to explain the travel security issues that prompted the electronics ban, a congressional aide briefed on the discussion told the AP news agency. |
The new ban has been under consideration for several weeks, according to US media. | The new ban has been under consideration for several weeks, according to US media. |