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DHS Secretary John Kelly indicated that the ban on large electronic devices in airplane cabins may expand to all international flights entering and exiting the U.S. Kelly cited a "relentless attempt" by terrorists to target U.S. carriers with sophisticated explosives, though critics suggest the move is a precursor to mandating new screening technology.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is considering extending a ban on large electronic devices in aircraft cabins to flights originating from Europe. The European Commission has sought clarification on the threat level, as the ban could significantly disrupt one of the world's busiest aviation corridors.
US intelligence officials warn of a new terrorist bomb designed to fit inside a laptop, leading to a ban on large electronics in carry-on luggage for certain international flights. Skeptics argue the ban is intended to disadvantage foreign airlines or allow government data harvesting.
DHS Laptop and Tablet Ban on Middle Eastern Flights
The United States and United Kingdom implement a ban on large electronic devices in aircraft cabins for flights originating from ten specific airports in the Middle East and North Africa. The hosts deconstruct the ban as a protectionist move to benefit US carriers against competitors like Emirates and Qatar Airways. They also suggest the ban allows intelligence agencies to legally seize and search travelers' devices.
