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3/24/2017

Topic Reading-Vol.1808-3/24/2017

Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Britain follows US in electronics ban on flights
After US’s announcement to ban large electronic devices on direct flights to US airports, the UK said it would implement a similar measure in response to unspecified security threats.
You may be surprised to find that the number of flights from Middle Eastern countries to the US has shown a substantial increase over the last decade. Emirates, Turkish, Qatar and Etihad are the airlines that have added more flights than others, and they collectively own the majority of the market share in the air routes to US airports.
Now any electronic device larger than a smartphone needs to be put in the check-in luggage in these over-10-hour flights. This is painful for business travelers who wish to make use of uninterrupted time on the plane either for work or pleasure and any traveler who reads e-books or play video games, including inpatient children.
Another concern is theft. Such valuable electronic devices could be preferred targets for vicious baggage handlers.
Will this move spread to other countries?
Enjoy reading and thinking what the journey is like without your favorite gadget.

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