Good News for Business Travellers Worried About the Laptop Ban

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We don?t know exactly when the laptop ban will come into effect, nonetheless it?s expected to be soon. Here?s the low-down on everything we do know so you can prepare yourself 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 the aforementioned 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 UNITED KINGDOM ban covers all electronic items bigger than 16cm long, 9.3cm in width or 1.5cm comprehensive which have built-in batteries or plugs. These things must 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 since it measures 16.9cm x 1.7cm x 0.91cm.

The US version of the ban affects all items bigger than a smartphone. Check with  website  before travelling to see just what dimensions will 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 cover business cover offers this specifically within their policy wording:

?If your Valuables are lost, stolen or damaged whilst in the custody of the carrier, providing they have been placed in your checked-in baggage at the insistence of the carrier as a security measure which is confirmed on paper by them, we will pay up to the amount stated in the Schedule of Cover for Valuables."

Regarding time lost while travelling, Emirate?s is providing clients with tablets to work on from the air, and you will 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 definitely the top priority, however the government is dealing with international partners so as to minimise the disruption caused for travellers.

Advice

Consult with your airline before you travel, or in the event that you?re travelling to the united kingdom from one of the affected airports you can utilize Skyscanner?s hand luggage guide.

Get good travel cover business cover to protect 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 will cover you for just about any destination worldwide. Besides offering money saving deals on travel cover, Patrick also collects and shares the very best free travel competitions to help his clients obtain the most out of their holidays.

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