Department of Homeland Security lifts airline laptop ban

The Department of Homeland Security has lifted the ban on laptops on flights into the US from Middle Eastern and North African countries. The controversial ban, introduced by the Trump administration back in March, was almost extended to all international flights, but has now been scrapped altogether. Airports have introduced enhanced security measures, and this means that the restrictions on portable electronic devices is no longer considered necessary. See also: US bans laptops and tablets on flights from eight countries in Africa and the Middle East US may extend laptop ban to all international flights The ban was introduced over… [Continue Reading]