The UK government has announced an extensive carry-on ban on electronic devices on inbound flights from Egypt and another five countries, following a similar move by the United States earlier this week. “Direct flights to the UK from these destinations continue to operate to the UK subject to these new measures being in place. EgyptAir, Egypt’s flag carrier, is included in the US electronic ban decision, along with Royal Jordanian, Turkish airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways (Emirati airline), Royal Air Maroc, Kuwait Airways and Qatar Airways. Electronic devices larger than a cell phone will be checked with the baggage and none to be allowed on cabins. EgyptAir said in a statement on Tuesday that it would apply the ban on passengers travelling to the US starting Friday.

Source: Egypt Independent March 22, 2017 12:22 UTC