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Significance
Washington and London from March 25 enforced a new requirement that laptops and other electronic devices must be checked into the hold by airlines serving certain Middle Eastern airports. The US restrictions apply, among others, to the 'Gulf Three' carriers -- Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways -- although the UK rule does not.
Impacts
As Gulf airlines retrench, Airbus could be hit, with slower sales of its A380 'Superjumbo'.
Airports may reorganise their security systems to segregate air-side passengers affected by the restrictions from those who are not.
UK low-cost carriers (LCCs) and charter airlines will face some difficult choices on charging and turnaround times.
Keywords:
Gulf states,
ME/NAF,
Qatar,
United Arab Emirates,
Kuwait,
United Kingdom,
United States,
economy,
industry,
airlines,
security,
terrorism,
infrastructure,
prices
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