US authorities have required airlines from eight nations to forbid passengers from carrying any electronic or electrical device larger than a cellphone. The requirement forbids passengers from bringing laptops, iPads and even cameras larger than mobile phones into the cabin. All such devices must be checked. The affected airlines are Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordainia, Egyptair, Saudia Airlines, Kuwait Airways and Royal Air Morocco.
US bans electronic devices on flights from Middle East
