Emirates introduces tablet loan service for US-bound First and Business Class customers

DUBAI/ KARACHI: Emirates Airlines has introduced another service to mitigate the inconvenience of the recent ban on electronic devices on board US-bound flights. Beginning today, First and Business Class passengers will be able to borrow tablets on board Emirates’ US-bound flights allowing them to continue work during their flight. The new service is in response to the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) directive, which requires all passengers travelling on non-stop flights to the US from Dubai to check-in their laptops, tablets and other personal electronic devices larger than a smart phone. As part of this latest service, Emirates premium customers will have Microsoft Surface tablets equipped with Microsoft Office 2016 available for loan on board. Customers can download their work on to a USB which can be brought on board and plugged into the devices to continue working seamlessly. The service is complimentary and will be available on all non-stop flights from Dubai to Emirates’ US destinations.  

Published in The Express Tribune, April 7^th, 2017.

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