U.S. officials said the decision was prompted by “evaluated intelligence” about potential threats to airplanes bound for the United States. Most major airports in the United States have a computer tomography or CT scanner for checked baggage, which creates a detailed picture of a bag’s contents. The U.S. rules took effect Tuesday, but airlines will have until 3 a.m. EDT Saturday to implement them or face being barred from flying to the United States. Minister Ahmet Arslan said the ban would reduce both the comfort and number of passengers, the private Dogan news agency reported. Jamil al-Qsous said Tuesday that he supports the new ban on electronic devices in carry-on bags.

Source: National Post March 21, 2017 21:56 UTC