Electronic Carry-on ban (inc. UAE)
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It's not blocking any airline. It's blocking the carriage of electronics in hand luggage from several destinations and countries. An inconvenience perhaps but the powers that be deemed it necessary and no one cares about opinions on security matters.
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In AUH airport there is a US pre-clearance facility. Practically works like you are already checked into the US territory and the officers are americans and TSA.
So cannot still understands.
US Pre-Clearance Facility | Check-in & Passport Control | Airport Information | Abu Dhabi International Airport
So cannot still understands.
US Pre-Clearance Facility | Check-in & Passport Control | Airport Information | Abu Dhabi International Airport
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To all you who claim that this is an economic ban:
So I guess with that logic the Brits (and next Canada) are helping Donald achieve his goals? Have I got that right?
Maybe, just maybe there has been intercepted communications of real threats at high government levels, not some flippant opinion of posters on a pilot rumor network.
Britain to follow US with ban on electronic devices on flights from Muslim countries in Middle East | The Independent
Canada mulls joining U.S., Britain on electronics ban for flights - The Globe and Mail
So I guess with that logic the Brits (and next Canada) are helping Donald achieve his goals? Have I got that right?
Maybe, just maybe there has been intercepted communications of real threats at high government levels, not some flippant opinion of posters on a pilot rumor network.
Britain to follow US with ban on electronic devices on flights from Muslim countries in Middle East | The Independent
Canada mulls joining U.S., Britain on electronics ban for flights - The Globe and Mail
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In AUH airport there is a US pre-clearance facility. Practically works like you are already checked into the US territory and the officers are americans and TSA.
So cannot still understands.
US Pre-Clearance Facility | Check-in & Passport Control | Airport Information | Abu Dhabi International Airport
So cannot still understands.
US Pre-Clearance Facility | Check-in & Passport Control | Airport Information | Abu Dhabi International Airport
That should have never been approved
Money talks I guess until something bad happens
Safety first always guys and girls
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I agree it sounds like they are acting on intel.....kudos to them.
But banning a few airports won't fix it...terrorist have to only switch and use different airports.
If they have this technology they will still use it.....but now it paints a bullseye on Aa and United cause they are only airlines allowed to carry computers?
Is it the security in airports? I am from US, and have worked closely with TSA, but can't really say I feel they are superior in any way to security in Doha for example. Passengers are double checked and no liquids allowed.
Just saying if there is really a threat then it needs to expand world wide or it is pointless.......it will be nothing more than a early Christmas shopping spree for baggage handlers.
But banning a few airports won't fix it...terrorist have to only switch and use different airports.
If they have this technology they will still use it.....but now it paints a bullseye on Aa and United cause they are only airlines allowed to carry computers?
Is it the security in airports? I am from US, and have worked closely with TSA, but can't really say I feel they are superior in any way to security in Doha for example. Passengers are double checked and no liquids allowed.
Just saying if there is really a threat then it needs to expand world wide or it is pointless.......it will be nothing more than a early Christmas shopping spree for baggage handlers.
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To all you who claim that this is an economic ban:
So I guess with that logic the Brits (and next Canada) are helping Donald achieve his goals? Have I got that right?
Maybe, just maybe there has been intercepted communications of real threats at high government levels, not some flippant opinion of posters on a pilot rumor network.
So I guess with that logic the Brits (and next Canada) are helping Donald achieve his goals? Have I got that right?
Maybe, just maybe there has been intercepted communications of real threats at high government levels, not some flippant opinion of posters on a pilot rumor network.
Must admit I am kind of glad they act on any Intel received. Might be bad for the business for a bit, but a least it means the aeroplane I am on is safe.
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Your are wrong . If there is a safety issue it should apply to all flights.
A terrorist can blow up your airplane in doha- FRA route .
If you think this way then you should only bid for US flights for your safery lol
A terrorist can blow up your airplane in doha- FRA route .
If you think this way then you should only bid for US flights for your safery lol
mmorel, it would depend on what intel suggested the intended targets were wouldn't it? Perhaps you know more?
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Why bother with any carry on item ??
Those serious about taking down an airliner only need to walk on ... no need for anything but themselves.
But Few are listening to the Achilles heel below ...
it's been over five years and nothing has changed in this respect in most airline nes I know of operating this type ..
https://youtu.be/mLmzvF2qkDY
But Few are listening to the Achilles heel below ...
it's been over five years and nothing has changed in this respect in most airline nes I know of operating this type ..
https://youtu.be/mLmzvF2qkDY
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OK, then, for the defenders of this new policy. Why, if this security excuse has the smallest shred of credibility, does the US ban exclude all US airlines, given their pax are using airports on the list? It is a corrupt President supporting petulant companies and bent unions, nothing more. The US always plays unfairly with regulations because its businesses are not competitive.
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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?
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?
hdgselect,
1. The UK decided that it would add routes that disadvantage their own airlines, from certain destinations. Did they do this to help cover up this plot to destroy the ME3 while not actually disadvantaging the ME3 at the same time?
2. The intel must have suggested that the threat was from the middle east flights to the US. So why screw around with flights heading the other way? This one doesn't seem like rocket science to understand.
3. I would think they might have some idea about what threat they are against to make the decision they did with respect devices being allowed in the hold.
Most Americans I know are truthful people. Their government seems to be as bad as any other on the planet.
1. The UK decided that it would add routes that disadvantage their own airlines, from certain destinations. Did they do this to help cover up this plot to destroy the ME3 while not actually disadvantaging the ME3 at the same time?
2. The intel must have suggested that the threat was from the middle east flights to the US. So why screw around with flights heading the other way? This one doesn't seem like rocket science to understand.
3. I would think they might have some idea about what threat they are against to make the decision they did with respect devices being allowed in the hold.
Most Americans I know are truthful people. Their government seems to be as bad as any other on the planet.
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Because they arrive in the US and they don't want to see Americans getting killed as well another 9/11
America cares for Americans as well as their land
Something every country should do for its citizens.
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One way the US operators could get round this is by having secondary screening at the gate for all passengers.
I have flown as a pax out of DXB in the past with BA and on one occasion all pax were subject to secondary screening at the gate. Airlines can increase the level of security over and above what the airport operator provides, if they choose to do so. Look no further than EL AL outside of Israel.
It would be a rather embarrassing proposition for the Arab operators facing these restrictions to do the same, as it would be a frank admission that the security on their own doorstep has room for improvement.
I have flown as a pax out of DXB in the past with BA and on one occasion all pax were subject to secondary screening at the gate. Airlines can increase the level of security over and above what the airport operator provides, if they choose to do so. Look no further than EL AL outside of Israel.
It would be a rather embarrassing proposition for the Arab operators facing these restrictions to do the same, as it would be a frank admission that the security on their own doorstep has room for improvement.
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That still does not explain why the US3 are completely exempt. This is not a security matter, it is protectionism. Again.