The recent laptop rule targeting a number of destinations in the Middle East and Persian Gulf prohibits passengers from bringing their laptops in passenger cabins as carry-on items.
These items must be placed in checked luggage.
It’s created a firestorm of confusion among airlines, passengers, and even lawyers.
What are the liability issues raised by separating you from your laptop?
There’s something called SBI: Sensitive Business Information.
Many companies forbid their key employees from putting any SBI in checked bags.
Is the airline responsible if your laptop is stolen from your checked bag if it insisted you put it there in the first place?
Many of us are familiar with the fire problems associated with lithium ion batteries.
Airlines are concerned about the possibility of an uncontained fire in cargo holds caused by battery fires.
With this new rule, there’s a higher likelihood of 40 to 80 lithium ion batteries in the cargo hold on every single flight.
It’s obvious that another solution must be found.
In the meantime, here are some clever responses from airlines affected by the electronics ban:
Stay tuned for more fun…..we have just begun #electronicban pic.twitter.com/VZz70tD67V
— Royal Jordanian (@RoyalJordanian) March 22, 2017
Flying to the United States? Here’s how you can spend 15 hours with us #electronicsban #goingplacestogether pic.twitter.com/vo4yB8LbQS
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 28, 2017
Science says that reading a physical book is better for you. Find out why: https://t.co/bgNvC6swzn#ElectronicsBan
— Etihad Airways (@EtihadAirways) March 24, 2017
For more information about air travel, check out:
- What the United Flight Incident Means for You
- How Access to Countries Varies Depending on Your Passport
- International Travel Continues to Drop After Travel Ban
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