Laptops on planes ...
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Laptops on planes ...
I'm flying to MAN from SFO this weekend; are there currently restrictions on carrying laptops in the cabin? I seem to recall hearing about some security issues but can't find anything now ....
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Re: Laptops on planes ...
As far as I can recall the ban ended, but there is tighter security at check points/around aircraft etc for US bound flights apparently, what that involves I have no idea.
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Re: Laptops on planes ...
I believe the ban was only ever for international flights coming into the US from certain Muslim majority countries. It was limited to devices in the cabin which would mean checked items would be fine.
So, the only potential problem would be for international travelers coming back into the US. Oh, and much like most of this administrations half-baked policies, it's been cancelled anyway.
So, the only potential problem would be for international travelers coming back into the US. Oh, and much like most of this administrations half-baked policies, it's been cancelled anyway.
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Re: Laptops on planes ...
Flew SFO to LHR Thursday, no extra restrictions, just like flying domestic.
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Re: Laptops on planes ...
I believe the ban was only ever for international flights coming into the US from certain Muslim majority countries. It was limited to devices in the cabin which would mean checked items would be fine.
So, the only potential problem would be for international travelers coming back into the US. Oh, and much like most of this administrations half-baked policies, it's been cancelled anyway.
So, the only potential problem would be for international travelers coming back into the US. Oh, and much like most of this administrations half-baked policies, it's been cancelled anyway.
US and EU reject expanding laptop ban to flights from Europe - BBC News
I am not sure what is going on with visa for US citizens.
EU parliament urges visas for US citizens visiting Europe - CNN
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Re: Laptops on planes ...
I am not sure what is going on with visa for US citizens.
EU parliament urges visas for US citizens visiting Europe - CNN
EU parliament urges visas for US citizens visiting Europe - CNN
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Re: Laptops on planes ...
Just returned from EU. No problems for laptops or indeed any electronics.
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Sitting here in UK using one of the laptops. Had to take the two laptops out of the backpack, separate bins, but the two tablets were allowed to remain in the bag. All good!
Giving one laptop and one tablet to my bro so won't have as much fuss on the way back! iPads are still cheaper in the US, even with sales tax/etc.
Giving one laptop and one tablet to my bro so won't have as much fuss on the way back! iPads are still cheaper in the US, even with sales tax/etc.