Good News for Business Travellers Worried About the Laptop Ban
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We don?t know exactly once the laptop ban is going to come into effect, but it?s likely to be very soon. Here?s the low-down on everything we do know so you can prepare yourself when it's implemented.
Routes Affected
Only direct, inbound flights in to the UK from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Tunisia, Jordan and Lebanon are affected.
The US situation is a little more complicated, with flights from ten airports in the Middle East and North Africa to Europe affected and possible extensions on the ban imminent.
Airlines affected
All passengers of any nationality flying with the following airlines on all routes from these airports in to the UK are affected.
? EasyJet ? British Airways ? Thomas Cook ? Jet2.com ? Monarch ? Thomson ? Pegasus Airways ? Atlas-Global Airlines ? Turkish Airlines ? Egyptair ? Royal Jordanian ? Tunis Air ? Saudia ? Middle East Airlines
Items Affected
THE UNITED KINGDOM ban covers all electronic items larger than 16cm long, 9.3cm wide or 1.5cm comprehensive that have built-in batteries or plugs. These items should be checked into hold luggage.
If in doubt, check the spec of one's gadget to be on the safe side? the iPhone 7 Plus is fine to take onboard because its measurements are 15.8cm x 7.8cm x 0.73cm, however the Kindle Paperwhite is affected because it measures 16.9cm x 1.7cm x 0.91cm.
THE UNITED STATES version of the ban affects all items larger than a smartphone. Consult with your airline before going to see exactly what dimensions will undoubtedly be allowed in your carry-on luggage.
Implications
Obviously this is going to be a nightmare for all those travelling for business. Travel insurance that covers electronics in hold luggage is tricky to find. However, InsureMore?s travel insurance business cover offers this specifically in their policy wording:
?If your Valuables are lost, stolen or damaged whilst in the custody of the carrier, providing they have been placed in your checked-in baggage at the insistence of the carrier as a security measure which is confirmed in writing by them, we shall pay up to the total amount stated in the Schedule of Cover for Valuables."
With regards to time lost while travelling, Emirate?s offers clients with tablets to work on from the air, and you could bring documents onboard in USB drives without issues as of yet.
Why?
A government spokesperson has said that the safety of British nationals is always the top priority, nevertheless the government is dealing with international partners in order to minimise the disruption caused for travellers.
website with your airline before you travel, or if you?re travelling to the UK in one of the affected airports you may use Skyscanner?s hand luggage guide.
Get good travel insurance business cover to protect your electronics in case you do need to put them in the hold.
Patrick Chong is the Managing Director of InsureMore, an award-winning team of specialists in global single trip, family, annual, cruise travel and snowboarding insurance. If you're searching for the best travel insurance, business and holiday policies with InsureMore will cover you for just about any destination worldwide. Besides offering money saving deals on travel cover, Patrick also collects and shares the best free travel competitions to help his clients get the most out of these holidays.
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