POSSIBLE LAPTOP BAN ON EX-UK FLIGHTS

If it happens I wonder how it would affect BA’s flights and it would be Europe wide or just the UK? Probably easier for all electronics except mobiles to be banned on all flights in hand baggage.

My only concern is whether insurance companies will market an insurance policy to cover stolen or damaged lap tops (sic) in checked baggage. An insurance policy is needed. Next Trump can ban ALL hand luggage…should make airport security far easier. On a serious note, to me the problem is not the ‘bans’…but the different rules for different routes in different countries. Make it easier. Just ban hand luggage and I think airports will become a far more pleasant experience.

Yes, the story originated in The Times (though you need a subscription to read it). Trump considers banning laptops on planes from UK airports

The headline, while not inaccurate, does not quite reflect the article.

“British security chiefs have been put on alert that the US is planning to impose its laptop ban on incoming flights from some parts of Europe — a move that could be implemented within weeks. They are waiting to see whether Britain is included, according to a senior Whitehall source.

Several informed sources confirmed that the US was considering plans to include Britain but no final decision has been taken. “As with everything from Trump’s America, there are conflicting reports about where, when and what,” one Whitehall insider said.

You can still take a “laptop” (well, a computer, anyway) on these flights Add a virtual keyboard, and off you go. All you need is a screen at your destination.