UK airports ban gadgets
Permalink | August 10th, 2006
After the announcement that British officials had thwarted a plot to blow up airliners using explosives smuggled in carry-on luggage, heightened security measures were quickly put into place; including a ban on all gadgets on flights originating from the UK to NY. British Airways, along with other airlines, have notified passengers that no electrical or battery powered items including laptops, mobile phones, iPods, remote controls and electronic key fobs can be carried in the cabin and must be checked in as hold baggage. There has been no official word as to how long this ban will remain in effect.
