New Device Restrictions On Some Flights: Few Facts, Many Questions
Homeland Security says most personal electronics won't be allowed in carry-ons on flights from some majority-Muslim countries. The U.K. has acted similarly. Why the abrupt change? It's far from clear.
On Tuesday morning, the Department of Homeland Security announced new restrictions for personal electronics on direct flights to the U.S. from 10 airports in the Middle East and North Africa. Devices larger than a cellphone will not be allowed in the cabin, though they will be allowed in checked baggage.
Later Tuesday, the U.K. announced it would be enforcing a similar rule — using a slightly different list of countries.
The rule change in both countries was unexpected and the explanations for it cryptic.
Here's a quick look at what we know, and what we don't.
We know the U.S. restrictions are motivated by concern about terrorism ...
The Department of Homeland Security : "Evaluated intelligence
