Decoding the True Meaning of the Middle East Laptop Ban
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Many industry insiders are surprised the U.S. electronics ban includes flights from Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. Is there a valid security concern for adding those airports? Or could something more sinister be taking place?
It’s hard to know what to make of the recently announced laptop ban. But it doesn't smell right. Effective March 25th, passengers flying from eight countries will have to put laptops and other devices larger than a cell phone in checked luggage down below.
It is devastating for business travelers who would want to be productive during the 15 plus hour flight. It also creates incredibly difficult logistical complications for the affected airlines. The knock-on effect is huge, and there’s no sign of it subsiding.
U.S. officials, citing security, haven’
