Free WiFi and meditation as airlines grapple with laptop ban123RF Royal Jordanian recommends "reclaiming territory on your armrest" if you get stuck on a long haul flight without a laptop. The United Arab Emirates, one of the world's top aviation hubs, has said it was surprised by the ban because UAE security was already tight. The British restrictions do not include the UAE or Qatar, but will affect other carriers including Turkish Airlines. The restrictions have prompted speculation that the move, enacted by US President Donald Trump's administration, is to protect US airlines by stifling the growth of the Gulf carriers and Turkish Airlines. The Gulf airlines have been battling a lobbying campaign in Washington by US carriers that accuse them of receiving unfair subsidies, charges that the Gulf carriers deny.

Source: Stuff March 24, 2017 15:00 UTC