Jul 5, 2017, 9:53 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
Qatar Airways Flights to U.S.A. Electronics Ban Lifted
Travel to the United States: Electronics ban lifted
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Qatar Airways is pleased to confirm that with immediate effect, all personal electronic devices can be carried on board all departures from Hamad International Airport to destinations in the United States.
Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport have met with all requirements of the US Department of Homeland Security’s new security guidelines and we would like to express our thanks to the US and local authorities for their support during this process.
We would also like to thank our loyal passengers for their understanding and patience while the ban has been in place.
Updated on 6 July @ 01:57 GMT
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Qatar Airways is pleased to confirm that with immediate effect, all personal electronic devices can be carried on board all departures from Hamad International Airport to destinations in the United States.
Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport have met with all requirements of the US Department of Homeland Security’s new security guidelines and we would like to express our thanks to the US and local authorities for their support during this process.
We would also like to thank our loyal passengers for their understanding and patience while the ban has been in place.
Updated on 6 July @ 01:57 GMT
QR DOH-USA flights: electronic devices permitted on ALL flights
Apr 28, 2017, 11:43 am
#181
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
htwild1 as I said in my previous reply the ban is only on nonstop flights FROM a number of Middle east airports TO the US. No other flights are affected and there is no ban om flights FROM the US.
Read post 1 of this thread to see the exact countries FROM which the electronics ban applies.
Read post 1 of this thread to see the exact countries FROM which the electronics ban applies.
May 2, 2017, 10:55 pm
#183
Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: AA GOLD
Posts: 86
I flew today and there were loaner laptops available. I meant to use one, but ended up getting more sleep than I planned on and woke up just prior to arrival. I didn't see anyone using one in the cabin, so I would guess that there isn't a lot of competition for them.
May 4, 2017, 3:10 pm
#184
Join Date: Jul 1999
Programs: QF WP, AA EXP
Posts: 3,520
Do you request these from the crew onboard? Are they Macs or PCs? Have a flight in a few days and hoping to get some work done...
May 5, 2017, 2:41 am
#185
Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: AA GOLD
Posts: 86
You request from the crew onboard. Not sure what the model was, I didn't get one myself. I asked the flight attendant about it while boarding and he told me to ask him for it after takeoff. Instead of working, I ended up watching a movie, reading a book and sleeping, so I didn't get a look at the machine myself.
May 6, 2017, 1:59 pm
#186
Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: AZ FA+, A3 G, AB G | IHG RA, HGP D, FPC P, Accor P, BW D, HH D, Eleva, GHA P, 1862 Voyager
Posts: 1,852
The press release has an image of a 13" Retina Macbook Pro, I'm not sure if those are the ones being loaned out.
I'll be flying to LAX soon and will check with the crew on board.
I'll be flying to LAX soon and will check with the crew on board.
May 8, 2017, 12:35 pm
#187
Join Date: Jul 1999
Programs: QF WP, AA EXP
Posts: 3,520
I ended up sleeping/reading/watching movies. So I have no idea what/if they had anything on board. Probably should have asked but it was actually kind of pleasant to not be glued to my computer screen for once. Maybe this route is actually a benefit that I should do more often.
May 12, 2017, 12:41 am
#188
Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: AA GOLD
Posts: 86
I ended up sleeping/reading/watching movies. So I have no idea what/if they had anything on board. Probably should have asked but it was actually kind of pleasant to not be glued to my computer screen for once. Maybe this route is actually a benefit that I should do more often.
May 15, 2017, 11:42 am
#189
Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: AZ FA+, A3 G, AB G | IHG RA, HGP D, FPC P, Accor P, BW D, HH D, Eleva, GHA P, 1862 Voyager
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Ok so I flew a couple of days ago to LAX. Had one of the best crew attending to me during the flight that I wrote in to commend him.
I did ask about the laptop but he said they didnt have any yet for the flight but were planning to launch them really soon. So I'm not sure if they have really started with the service yet or just somehow this flight didnt have them.
Anyways I loaded up my iPhone with lots of Netflix shows just in case. Spent most of the time reading, and watching one or two movies.
Also the flight was almost full in Business, only had a handful of empty seats left.
I did ask about the laptop but he said they didnt have any yet for the flight but were planning to launch them really soon. So I'm not sure if they have really started with the service yet or just somehow this flight didnt have them.
Anyways I loaded up my iPhone with lots of Netflix shows just in case. Spent most of the time reading, and watching one or two movies.
Also the flight was almost full in Business, only had a handful of empty seats left.
May 17, 2017, 5:32 pm
#191
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 5
It's a medical device probably which is one of the exceptions of being allowed to bring on board.
May 18, 2017, 2:33 am
#192
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,748
Yeah. Except the official text says only if the device needs to be used onboard - which I presume is referring to equipment that has to be continuously on. Oh well, doesn't really matter if they don't want to let it onboard. Thanks
May 18, 2017, 3:06 am
#193
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,944
If it is smaller than all three of the phone dimensions it is permitted in the cabin!
May 18, 2017, 9:31 pm
#194
Join Date: Jan 2016
Programs: QR Gold
Posts: 146
Travelled to JFK in late April.
Large DSLR and iPad were gate checked in Doha, wrapped and boxed and given a claim form to hand over to the QR Agent at JFK.
There was 15 minutes delay opening the airbridge - as the CSD said the A350 is not popular in the US! CBP took one minute and the bags were already on the belt because of the airbridge delay. The boxes (about 50 in total) came with the J bags. Placed on the
floor by the belt attendant with no QR Agent present. Picked up my box and walked off happy that the equipment was in good order.
Large DSLR and iPad were gate checked in Doha, wrapped and boxed and given a claim form to hand over to the QR Agent at JFK.
There was 15 minutes delay opening the airbridge - as the CSD said the A350 is not popular in the US! CBP took one minute and the bags were already on the belt because of the airbridge delay. The boxes (about 50 in total) came with the J bags. Placed on the
floor by the belt attendant with no QR Agent present. Picked up my box and walked off happy that the equipment was in good order.
May 19, 2017, 5:47 pm
#195
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Anywhere but home
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Posts: 4,553
Travelled to JFK in late April.
Large DSLR and iPad were gate checked in Doha, wrapped and boxed and given a claim form to hand over to the QR Agent at JFK.
There was 15 minutes delay opening the airbridge - as the CSD said the A350 is not popular in the US! CBP took one minute and the bags were already on the belt because of the airbridge delay. The boxes (about 50 in total) came with the J bags. Placed on the
floor by the belt attendant with no QR Agent present. Picked up my box and walked off happy that the equipment was in good order.
Large DSLR and iPad were gate checked in Doha, wrapped and boxed and given a claim form to hand over to the QR Agent at JFK.
There was 15 minutes delay opening the airbridge - as the CSD said the A350 is not popular in the US! CBP took one minute and the bags were already on the belt because of the airbridge delay. The boxes (about 50 in total) came with the J bags. Placed on the
floor by the belt attendant with no QR Agent present. Picked up my box and walked off happy that the equipment was in good order.