VERY 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?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 in to 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 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 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 UNITED KINGDOM ban covers all electronic items bigger than 16cm in length, 9.3cm in width or 1.5cm in depth which have built-in batteries or plugs. These things 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 since 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 your airline before travelling to see exactly what dimensions will undoubtedly be allowed in your carry-on luggage.

Implications

Obviously this is likely 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 and this is confirmed in writing by them, we will pay up to the total amount stated in the Schedule of Cover for Valuables."

In terms of time lost while travelling, Emirate?s is providing clients with tablets to work on from the air, and you can bring documents onboard in USB drives with no issues as of yet.

Why?

A government spokesperson has said that the safety of British nationals is always the top priority, however the government is working with international partners so that you can 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  read more  to protect your electronics in case you 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 winter sports 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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