The US is banning all electronic devices larger than an average-sized mobile phone. The British ban affects six British airlines, including charters - British Airways, EasyJet, Jet2.com, Monarch, Thomas Cook and Thomson. The British ban applies immediately from Tuesday and also has no end date. Security experts are divided on the effectiveness of such a ban on electronic devices. Nothing prevents passengers from bringing their electronic devices onboard non-direct flights to the US from countries outside of the ban," he added.

Source: The Star March 22, 2017 11:26 UTC