Mar 21, 2017, 11:09 am
Last edit by: starflyergold
As of 5 July 2017 personal electronics can again be brought into the cabin on flights to the US. The UK was lifted at the end of July.
Which items are affected?
The US rule is broad and wide-ranging, affecting almost anything that is not a phone.
"Electronic devices larger than a cell phone/smart phone will not be allowed to be carried onboard the aircraft in carry-on luggage or other accessible property." Anything larger will have to go in checked luggage in the hold.
The US DHS gave a list of examples, but said it was not exhaustive:
- Laptops
- Tablets
- E-readers
- Cameras
- Portable DVD players
- Electronic game units larger than a smartphone
- Travel printers/scanners
The rules apply to all flights originating from Turkey to the US or UK, and apply to those who started their journey outside of Turkey and are connecting at IST.
The UK rules are set out here https://www.gov.uk/government/news/a...ghts-to-the-uk.
electronics ban on US/UK bound flights [now lifted]
Jul 23, 2017, 5:32 am
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I read in The Times yesterday that the ban on TK flights will be lifted by Wednesday of this week. Apparently checking the rigour of gate security is key to this and it looks like TK are to be passed on Monday or Tuesday.
I still think the whole thing is a load of nonsense inspired by our paranoid UK government.
I still think the whole thing is a load of nonsense inspired by our paranoid UK government.
Jul 30, 2017, 1:55 am
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according to https://www.gov.uk/government/news/changes-to-uk-aviation-security only from SAW but not from IST or the smaller airports.
The DfT advice says:
"Restrictions remain in place at other airports and will be lifted on a case-by-case basis once the UK government has verified that airlines have put in place alternative security measures, and that it is safe and proportionate to do so.
The following airports continue to be affected by the restrictions:
Hopefully IST will follow soon.
The DfT advice says:
"Restrictions remain in place at other airports and will be lifted on a case-by-case basis once the UK government has verified that airlines have put in place alternative security measures, and that it is safe and proportionate to do so.
The following airports continue to be affected by the restrictions:
- Turkey:
- Istanbul Atatürk
- Izmir
- Bodrum
- Antalya
- Dalaman
Hopefully IST will follow soon.
Jul 30, 2017, 2:44 am
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according to https://www.gov.uk/government/news/c...ation-security only from SAW but not from IST or the smaller airports.
The DfT advice says:
"Restrictions remain in place at other airports and will be lifted on a case-by-case basis once the UK government has verified that airlines have put in place alternative security measures, and that it is safe and proportionate to do so.
The following airports continue to be affected by the restrictions:
Hopefully IST will follow soon.
The DfT advice says:
"Restrictions remain in place at other airports and will be lifted on a case-by-case basis once the UK government has verified that airlines have put in place alternative security measures, and that it is safe and proportionate to do so.
The following airports continue to be affected by the restrictions:
- Turkey:
- Istanbul Atatürk
- Izmir
- Bodrum
- Antalya
- Dalaman
Hopefully IST will follow soon.
Jul 31, 2017, 3:41 am
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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/c...ation-security
I note it says: This page will be updated on an airport-by-airport basis, once restrictions have been lifted on all affected airlines serving the airport in question and is dated 28/7. Given poor Mrs T's experience on 30/7 it would seem to be still in force.
Aug 1, 2017, 8:06 am
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I am currently on TK 009 (IST-LAX) using my laptop to type this. All laptops were examined. Also was surprised to see the dreaded SSSS on my BP and husband's BP also. I wondered if everyone received a secondary screening, since it certainly looked like that at the gate.
Aug 1, 2017, 5:14 pm
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yes, everyone has been getting secondary screenings on US bound flights since the ban was lifted. All laptops and carryons examined, and passengers swabbed for explosive residue. Three stage process when you get to the gate. 1) Standard BP and passport check, 2) second computer-based check, 3) Sex segregated lines leading to baggage/laptop/swabs.
Aug 1, 2017, 5:32 pm
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yes, everyone has been getting secondary screenings on US bound flights since the ban was lifted. All laptops and carryons examined, and passengers swabbed for explosive residue. Three stage process when you get to the gate. 1) Standard BP and passport check, 2) second computer-based check, 3) Sex segregated lines leading to baggage/laptop/swabs.
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yes, everyone has been getting secondary screenings on US bound flights since the ban was lifted. All laptops and carryons examined, and passengers swabbed for explosive residue. Three stage process when you get to the gate. 1) Standard BP and passport check, 2) second computer-based check, 3) Sex segregated lines leading to baggage/laptop/swabs.
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