Already reports of passengers facing enhanced security and early enforcement of the electronics ban have reached social media. I told her my laptop and iPad were in my checked bags," the flier, who asked not to be named, told CNN. This interaction will grow more serious in coming days with the official start to the ban on March 25. Choosing to cancel or change a flight itinerary on any of the nine airlines affected by the US ban will mean facing fees. And, since the electronics ban is in place "indefinitely," there's no guarantee that moving travel to next week, next month, or even next year will put plans clear of the ban.

Source: CNN March 23, 2017 18:45 UTC