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Ban on Electronic Devices on Flights From Middle East

22 Mar 2017

On 21 March 2017, the US announced a ban on travellers carrying electronic devices larger than a mobile phone in their hand luggage. The ban applies only to certain airports located in the Middle East and North Africa who conduct direct flights to the United States. The United Kingdom announced the same ban later the same day; however, they differed slightly in the list of countries which are affected.

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On 21 March 2017, the US announced a ban on travellers carrying electronic devices larger than a mobile phone in their hand luggage. The ban applies only to certain airports located in the Middle East and North Africa who conduct direct flights to the United States. The United Kingdom announced the same ban later the same day; however, they differed slightly in the list of countries which are affected.