Laptop ban

Saudi Arabian Airlines was the last carrier to have its ban lifted

Only Saudi's two main international airports are stil under the restrictions put in place in March

Airlines that fail to meet the new security requirements could still face in-cabin electronics restrictions

Airlines that fail to meet the new security requirements could still face in-cabin electronics restrictions

The US banned laptops in cabins on flights to the United States originating at 10 airports in eight countries

Decision comes after the airline implemented enhanced security measures

Promises to comply with short-term security measures in new directive

Israeli hackers penetrated Syria-based IS cell of bombmakers that led to the ban on laptops

The US restrictions imposed in March currently cover about 350 flights a week

Airline leaders set to meet in Mexico to discuss US, British security issues

Airlines are concerned that a broad ban on laptops may erode customer demand

Such an expansion could impact US carriers like United, Delta and American

Crafting global guidance for of portable electronics in passenger aircraft cabins after selective bans

Similar laptop proposal is being considered by fellow Gulf carrier–Emirates

The US announced a ban on all electronics larger than a smartphone on board direct flights out of eight countries

Ban on carrying laptops in cabin baggage is most certainly going to make travel unnecessarily taxing for passengers