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Old Aug 7, 2017, 1:31 pm
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I hope I'm not hijacking this thread too far off topic.

Did the threatened extra electronic device security at LHR for those flying to the US ever materialize?
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Old Aug 8, 2017, 12:59 am
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Originally Posted by HilFly
I hope I'm not hijacking this thread too far off topic.

Did the threatened extra electronic device security at LHR for those flying to the US ever materialize?
No
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Old Aug 8, 2017, 2:59 am
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Summary of all operators between Turkey and UK:

BA
https://www.britishairways.com/trave...VINF4more_news
Electronics restriction for carry-on items still applies.

Turkish Airlines
http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-uk...-bound-flights
Electronics restriction now removed on all UK bound flights.

Pegasus Airlines
https://www.flypgs.com/en/press-room...ghts-to-the-uk
Electronics restriction now removed on all UK bound flights departing from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport and Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.

Thomas Cook
https://support.thomascook.com/Trave...ces-Ban-FAQ-s/
Electronics restriction for carry-on items still applies.

Easyjet
https://www.easyjet.com/en/help/prep...el-information
Electronics restriction now removed on all UK bound flights.

Atlas
https://www.atlasglb.com/en/SubPage/...n-announcement
Electronics restriction now removed on all UK bound flights.

Jet 2
http://www.jet2.com/flight-information
Electronics restriction for carry-on items still applies.

Monarch
http://blog.monarch.co.uk/uk-security-measures/
Electronics restriction for carry-on items still applies.

Thomson
http://www.thomson.co.uk/destination...lectronics-ban
Electronics restriction for carry-on items still applies.
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Old Aug 8, 2017, 3:03 am
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What a mess !
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Old Aug 8, 2017, 4:13 am
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Originally Posted by KARFA
No
Thank you, Karfa.
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Old Aug 8, 2017, 4:34 am
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Originally Posted by Fitch
What a mess !
Pegasus Airlines more trusted than BA? You can say that again.
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Old Aug 8, 2017, 12:28 pm
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Originally Posted by Worcester
Pegasus Airlines more trusted than BA? You can say that again.
It's not a question of trust: to get out from under the ban, each airline (according to media reports) has to pay for certain security measures at departure gates. BA seems unready or unwilling to do what these other airlines have done; the question is when, whether or if it will do so. It certainly doesn't seem to be in a rush.
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Old Aug 8, 2017, 12:45 pm
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Today I booked a return flight to IST on TK. I can take my laptop in the cabin and the meal is complimentary. Easy decision really.
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Old Aug 9, 2017, 3:10 am
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Yes it seems TK, U2 and the rest have all shelled out for new security equipment. British Airways hasn't.

Says it all really. Alex Cruz's crusade for cost cutting is now impacting on safety. This may be the first example. Makes you wonder what others there are.
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Old Aug 9, 2017, 3:14 am
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Originally Posted by Worcester
Yes it seems TK, U2 and the rest have all shelled out for new security equipment. British Airways hasn't.
Not quite all the rest as shown on my summary post above.

Anyone know what the extra equipment/measures are?
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Old Aug 9, 2017, 3:55 am
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Originally Posted by KARFA

Anyone know what the extra equipment/measures are?
According to one article citing a report in The Times, "Enhanced measures, to be completely funded by airlines, are believed to cover the use of explosive detection equipment, including technology that can pick up bomb residue on laptops or passengers’ hands." The part in bold no doubt explains why BA is taking so long to meet the new requirements.

See http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articl...fted-this-week
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Old Aug 9, 2017, 4:00 am
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Originally Posted by prof
According to one article citing a report in The Times, "Enhanced measures, to be completely funded by airlines, are believed to cover the use of explosive detection equipment, including technology that can pick up bomb residue on laptops or passengers’ hands." The part in bold no doubt explains why BA is taking so long to meet the new requirements.

See http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articl...fted-this-week
I don't understand. Why isn't this checked at airport security? Seems odd the airlines are now being asked to do security, it isn't their role.
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Old Aug 9, 2017, 5:01 am
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Originally Posted by KARFA
I don't understand. Why isn't this checked at airport security? Seems odd the airlines are now being asked to do security, it isn't their role.
BA already do this at NBO, where you put your bag through the airport machine, turn a corner, and put it through the BA machine.

I am already having to plan my baggage strategy for my Hawaii trip entirely because of the CAI-LHR leg.
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Old Aug 9, 2017, 6:30 am
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Originally Posted by typical
BA already do this at NBO, where you put your bag through the airport machine, turn a corner, and put it through the BA machine.
Similar to DXB where there is enhanced security as you enter the gate area, including random swabbing of electronics
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Old Aug 9, 2017, 7:03 am
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Just flew from CAI this morning and it is now worse than the last 3 times ... Even the airport entrance check people want to take away pretty much anything.... I got through protesting and got my stuff back though after getting somebody from BA listening to my explanation that it was just a USB adapter.
​​​​​​ The next check took away my AA and batteries 😕
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