Mideast Airlines Face Laptop Bans on Flights to U.S., Britain
- Large electronic devices must be stowed amid security alert
- Turkish Air, Emirates among carriers exposed to curbs
U.S. Said to Curb Devices on Flights From Middle East
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Middle Eastern airlines faced new travel curbs after the U.S. announced a bar on people carrying large electronic devices onto flights bound for the country, citing security concerns. Britain followed suit hours later.
The U.S. rule targets services from cities including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Cairo and Istanbul and may affect about 50 flights a day. Analysts predicted check-in delays as airports grapple with breaches of the prohibitions and a possible drop in aircraft occupancy if people take alternative routes.