In an interview on Fox News Sunday, Kelly said the US plans to "raise the bar" on airline security, including tightening screening of carry-on items. In March the government imposed restrictions on large electronic devices in aircraft cabins on flights from 10 airports, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Turkey. Kelly said the move would be part of a broader effort to tighten airline security to combat what he called "a real sophisticated threat." TIGHTER SECURITYAmong the enhanced measures will likely be tighter screening of carry-on items to allow Transport Security Administration (TSA) agents to discern problematic items in tightly stuffed bags. Also read: Ban on laptops, iPads in US-bound flights: Here is how Indian travellers will be affectedAlso read: Not a Trump effect: You can't fly with laptops in cabin to US and UK from these countriesWATCH VIDEO HERE

Source: India Today May 28, 2017 16:41 UTC