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Old 16th May 2017, 20:40
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Latest from IATA from my usual source:

On 17 May 2017, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is scheduled to meet with the European Commission and a select number of Member States to discuss measures addressing the current security threat posed by personal electronic devices (PEDs). It is anticipated that this meeting will be followed shortly by an announcement of the expansion of the current PED restrictions to additional airports in Europe and potentially elsewhere.

[NOT] Attached is a letter from IATA Director General Alexandre de Juniac to John F. Kelly, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary, and Violeta Bulc, Commissioner for Transport for the European Commission.

The letter urges both governments to consider alternative, short-term measures to address this security threat rather than an expansion of the existing ban. It includes our projections on the negative impact such an extension would have on passengers, airlines, and the economy generally.

While IATA will continue to advocate for these less obstructive measures, member airlines (particularly in Europe) should have contingency plans in place for the expansion of the existing ban
Sorry I don't have the letter.
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