Articles tagged “Electronics Ban”

Airlines

Laptop Ban May Not Be Expanded, Homeland Security Boss Hints

Is it necessary for the DHS Secretary to deliberate so much in public? He seems to change his statements week by week. Enough, already.

Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press | 4 years ago

Airlines

Lufthansa Group CEO: Electronics Ban Would Be a ‘Mess’

If some form of a global electronics ban in airliner cabins is enacted, expect delays and disruptions as airports and airlines struggle to adapt.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 4 years ago

Airlines

Laptop Ban on European Flights Might Not Happen, Report Says

It's starting to look like an electronics ban on flights from Europe to the United States may not be imminent. But no one outside of government knows for sure — not even airlines.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

Airlines

Laptop Ban Unlikely on Flights Leaving U.S. Airports, Government Says

It's not clear why laptops would be safe on flights leaving the United States, but unsafe on flights departing Europe. Are U.S. security measures that much more effective than European ones?

Alan Levin and Terrence Dopp, Bloomberg | 5 years ago

Airlines

Laptop Ban’s Timing is Uncertain as EU Authorities Push Back

Good for the EU for pushing back. A laptop ban may ultimately be the best decision for security, but it makes sense to consider other options first.

Birgit Jennen and Nikos Chrysoloras, Bloomberg | 5 years ago

Airlines

Laptop Ban Expansion Should Not Be Rushed, EU Officials Say

Security is an important issue, but undoubtedly airlines and many travelers are hoping the EU's lobbying stops the United States from unilaterally implementing an electronics ban. A ban would make it much harder for passengers to fly between the U.S. and EU.

Jonathan Stearns and Marine Strauss, Bloomberg | 5 years ago

Airlines

European Airlines Are Getting Ready for the U.S. Laptop Ban

Once the electronics ban is formalized for Europe, expect the U.S. to also ban laptops and tablets on domestic flights.

John Leicester and Lorne Cook, Associated Press | 5 years ago

Airlines

Laptop Ban Disparity Has UN Agency Seeking Global Guidelines

The disparity among how countries restricting electronics has baffled some experts. As the U.S. considers an expansion of the security measure, we hope an agency like the U.N. coordinates a global approach that's evidence-based.

Allison Lampert and Tim Hepher, Reuters | 5 years ago

Airlines

U.S. May Ban Laptops on All Flights From Europe, Report Says

A wider electronics ban could seriously impact European visitation to the U.S. this summer.

Andrew Sheivachman and Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

Airlines

U.S. May Expand Airline Electronics Restriction Beyond Middle East

If implemented, this will be a disaster for airlines and their customers. It's one thing to have a ban on relatively few flights from the Middle East. But an expanded ban would be a much bigger deal. It's possible a sizable number of customers could skip travel rather than deal with a ban.

Cary O'Reilly and Alan Levin, Bloomberg | 5 years ago