Canada, France may join US, UK ban of electronic devices in cabins
In one of the biggest disruptions to the air travel industry since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Canada and France have joined the chorus of countries seeking to ban travellers from carrying laptops, tablets and other large electronic devices on flights from certain airports in the Middle East, Turkey and North Africa.
The United States and Britain have already initiated such moves, while Singapore is keeping tabs on these developments, which could inconvenience business travellers.
The Singapore Police Force and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore are monitoring developments, the agencies told The Straits Times, when asked if Singapore might change its flight security protocol.
Those flying to the US and Britain from the selected airports can carry regular-sized cellphones, but all other devices must be checked in.
Meanwhile, Canada and France are considering similar measures, sparking fears that other countries could follow suit.
Source: strait times newspaper USA

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