The United States can completely ban the transportation of laptops on airplanes

The United States can completely ban the transportation of laptops on airplanes

The Minister of internal security of the USA John Kelly announced that the ban on the transportation of laptops in the cabin is still under consideration in government.

This decision should prevent possible terrorist attacks and protect citizens. If the ban is legalized, the laptop cannot be carried in salons all flights without exception. The possible solutions are not discussed. In an interview with «Fox News Sunday» Kelly said that «terrorists are obsessed with the idea to shoot down the plane in the air, especially if it is an American carrier, especially if it’s full of US citizens».

Despite the fact that security measures dictated by «the really serious threat,» the airline is concerned that a complete ban on the transportation of laptops could undermine consumer demand for their services.

However, the CEO of United Airlines Oscar muñoz admits: «That would not be decided, we will have to comply with the new rules.»

In addition, airports will start to operate enhanced security measures. Among them will be a more thorough screening of hand Luggage, which will identify potentially dangerous items in a tightly Packed bags. According to Kelly, to avoid paying fees for checking bags, passengers to such an extent they are filled that it is impossible to consider.

In March of this year have already been adopted restrictions on the transportation of laptops and tablets as hand Luggage, but this was ten airports in eight countries — Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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