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Old Mar 21, 2017, 4:13 pm
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
The UK ban only hits large phones, laptops, tablets and e-readers. Medical equipment is exempt from the UK ban, as are most electronic devices that aren't large phones, laptops, tablets or e-readers.
UK ban doesn't call out e-readers. And while there are differences between an e-reader and a tablet, I wouldn't hold my breath that many airport staff would know the distinctions and allow you to bring it onboard.
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