Good News for Business Travellers CONCERNED ABOUT the Laptop Ban

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We don?t know exactly when the laptop ban is going to come into effect, but it?s expected to be very soon. Here?s the low-down on everything we can say for certain so you can prepare yourself when it is 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 a bit more complicated, with flights from ten airports in the centre 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 these airports into the UK are affected.

? EasyJet ? British Airways ? Thomas Cook ? Jet2.com ?  read more  ? Thomson ? Pegasus Airways ? Atlas-Global Airlines ? Turkish Airlines ? Egyptair ? Royal Jordanian ? Tunis Air ? Saudia ? Middle East Airlines

Items Affected

The UK ban covers all electronic items larger than 16cm in length, 9.3cm wide or 1.5cm comprehensive which have built-in batteries or plugs. These items must be checked into hold luggage.

If in doubt, check the spec of one's gadget to be on the safe side? the iPhone 7 Plus is okay to take onboard because its measurements are 15.8cm x 7.8cm x 0.73cm, however the Kindle Paperwhite is affected because it measures 16.9cm x 1.7cm x 0.91cm.

The US version of the ban affects all items bigger than a smartphone. Check with your airline before travelling to see just what dimensions will be allowed in your carry-on luggage.

Implications

Obviously this is going to be a nightmare for 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 in 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 which is confirmed on paper by them, we shall pay up to the total amount stated in the Schedule of Cover for Valuables."

When it comes to time lost while travelling, Emirate?s is providing clients with tablets to focus on from the air, and you could bring documents onboard in USB drives with no issues by yet.

Why?

A government spokesperson has said that the safety of British nationals is always the top priority, however the government is working with international partners as a way to minimise the disruption caused for travellers.

Advice

Consult with your airline before you travel, or in the event that you?re travelling to the UK in one of the affected airports you can use Skyscanner?s hand luggage guide.

Get good travel cover business cover to protect your electronics in case you do have 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 snowboarding insurance. If you're looking for the best travel cover, business and holiday policies with InsureMore covers you for any destination worldwide. Besides offering money saving deals on travel cover, Patrick also collects and shares the very best free travel competitions to help his clients obtain the most out of their holidays.

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