I believe this is a cowardly way to please US airlines unions who are crying since about the 3ME. Is a security matter so no discussion right? Safety first right?
So we can't' have an opinion, even if be in aviation business in 5 different countries for 28 years. ok.
Let me tell you something:
1- Why UK ban doesn't include Doha, Abu Dhabi and Dubai
my answer: because they bring revenue passengers there and then US and Eu Carriers can transport to US
2- Why the ban is only for flight to and not from: What is the difference? The US carriers are not included simply because they are not connecting Gulf Hubs to the US directly. The 9/11 were departing flights not arrival flights, and were on US carriers.
3-Why an electronic device in the cargo hold should be harmless instead of one carried in the passenger cabin? because you cannot switch it on? there are millions of ways to wake up from off an electronic device. And I am not an hacker guy.
Do the Americans always told the truth on everything to the people? really?