VERY 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 likely to be soon. Here?s the low-down on everything we do know so you can be prepared when it's 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 little 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 the following airlines on all routes from the aforementioned airports into the UK are affected.

?  more info  ? British Airways ? Thomas Cook ? Jet2.com ? Monarch ? Thomson ? Pegasus Airways ? Atlas-Global Airlines ? Turkish Airlines ? Egyptair ? Royal Jordanian ? Tunis Air ? Saudia ?  website  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 items should be checked into hold luggage.

If in doubt, check the spec of your gadget to be on the safe side?  website  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 larger than a smartphone. Check with your airline before going to see just what dimensions will undoubtedly be allowed in your carry-on luggage.

Implications

Obviously this is likely to be a nightmare for all those travelling for business. Travel cover that covers electronics in hold luggage is hard to come by. However, InsureMore?s travel insurance 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 and this is confirmed in writing by them, we shall pay up to the amount stated in the Schedule of Cover for Valuables."

With regards to time lost while travelling, Emirate?s offers 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 to be able 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 may use Skyscanner?s hand luggage guide.

Get good travel cover business cover to protect your electronics in the event you do need 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 insurance, business and holiday policies with InsureMore covers you for just about 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 obtain the most out of their holidays.

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