Emirates, Etihad Banking on New U.S. Curbs to End Laptops Ban
- Gulf carriers aiming to implement measures as soon as possible
- Steps include improved electronic scanning, sniffer dogs
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Persian Gulf carriers Emirates and Etihad Airways PJSC said they’re hopeful that tighter airport security requirements announced by the Trump administration will pave the way for the lifting of a ban on the use of laptops on flights from Mideast hubs to the U.S.
Dubai-based Emirates, the world’s biggest long-haul airline, will work with authorities to implement the measures “as soon as possible,” according to a statement. “Lifting the ban on bringing laptops and other personal electronic devices on board will be good news for travelers flying into the U.S.,” it said.