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Good News for Business Travellers CONCERNED ABOUT the Laptop Ban
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We don?t know exactly once the laptop ban will probably come into effect, but it? get more info to be 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 bit 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 any of 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 UK ban covers all electronic items bigger than 16cm in length, 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 your 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, but the Kindle Paperwhite is affected because it measures 16.9cm x 1.7cm x 0.91cm.

The US version of the ban affects all items larger than a smartphone. Consult with your airline before travelling to see just what dimensions will undoubtedly be allowed in your carry-on luggage.

Implications

Obviously this is going to be a nightmare for those travelling for business. Travel cover 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 are placed in your checked-in baggage at the insistence of the carrier as a security measure which is confirmed on paper by them, we shall pay up to the amount stated in the Schedule of Cover for Valuables."

With regard to time lost while travelling, Emirate?s offers clients with tablets to focus on from the air, and you may bring documents onboard in USB drives with no issues by yet.

Why?

A government spokesperson has said that the safety of British nationals is definitely the top priority, however the government is dealing with international partners as a way to minimise the disruption caused for travellers.

Advice

Check with your airline before you travel, or if you?re travelling to the united kingdom in one of the affected airports you need to use Skyscanner?s hand luggage guide.

Get good travel cover business cover to safeguard your electronics in case you do have to put them in the hold.

Patrick Chong may be 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 any destination worldwide. Besides offering money saving deals on travel insurance, Patrick also collects and shares the best free travel competitions to help his clients get the most out of their holidays.

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