VERY GOOD NEWS for Business Travellers CONCERNED ABOUT the Laptop Ban
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We don?t know exactly when the laptop ban will come into effect, but it?s expected to be soon. Here?s the low-down on everything we do know so you can be prepared when it is implemented.
Routes Affected
Only direct, inbound flights into the UK from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Tunisia, Jordan and Lebanon are affected.
The US situation is really a bit more complicated, with flights from ten airports in the centre 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 into 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 UK ban covers all electronic items larger than 16cm long, 9.3cm wide or 1.5cm comprehensive that have built-in batteries or plugs. These things should be checked into hold luggage.
If in doubt, check the spec of your gadget to be on the safe side? the iPhone 7 Plus is okay 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. Check with more info before travelling to see just what dimensions will be allowed in your carry-on luggage.
Implications
Obviously this is likely to be a nightmare for those travelling for business. Travel insurance that covers electronics in hold luggage is hard to come by. 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 are put into your checked-in baggage at the insistence of the carrier as a security measure and this is confirmed in writing by them, we will pay up to the total amount stated in the Schedule of Cover for Valuables."
With regard to time lost while travelling, Emirate?s is providing clients with tablets to work on from the air, and you may 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 working with international partners in order to minimise the disruption caused for travellers.
Advice
Consult with your airline before you travel, or if you?re travelling to the united kingdom from one of the affected airports you can use Skyscanner?s hand luggage guide.
Get good travel insurance business cover to safeguard your electronics if you happen to do have 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 cover, business and holiday policies with InsureMore covers you for just about any destination worldwide. Besides offering great deals on travel insurance, Patrick also collects and shares the best free travel competitions to help his clients obtain the most out of these holidays.
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