The ban, which follows an unspecified terrorist threat, is expected to be announced tomorrow and has been under consideration for several weeks, the source told Reuters.
No details have emerged as to exactly which countries have been affected but Royal Jordanian Airlines is advising passengers that laptops, iPads, cameras and other electronics won’t be allowed in carry-on luggage.
The airline says in a tweet that cellphones and medical devices are excluded from the ban.
Saudi Arabia is also expected to be affected by the ruling as are other countries from the Middle East.
Around a dozen countries will be affected, according to reports (Picture: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)
Royal Jordanian Airlines sent an advisory to passengers about electronic devices (Picture: Bill Fawcett/Flickr)
Saudi Arabia is also expected to be affected by the ruling as are other countries from the Middle East. (Picture: FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP/Getty Images)Al Riyadh newspaper, which is close to the Saudi government, reported that the civil aviation authority had informed ‘airlines flying from the kingdom’s airports of the latest measures from U.S. security agencies.’
However, no American carriers will be affected by the ban on devices larger than a cell phone.
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