US authorities generally lifted the laptop ban, according to the confirmation of the US Department of Homeland Security. The ban for transportation of electronic devices in the cabin of the aircraft, which was also known as laptop ban, was initially introduced in March against 10 airports located in 7 Muslim countries: Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar and the UAE.
Later, US authorities introduced new standards of aviation security, which affected 280 airports. Gradually, the restrictions were removed due to the implementation of airports by the new requirements of the US government to ensure aviation security.
“The rapid and decisive action taken by airlines, countries and stakeholders demonstrates our common commitment to increasing the effectiveness of global aviation security”, said the spokesman for the Department of Homeland Security, David Lapan.
In addition to adding explosive-detection equipment, airlines must, by this fall, demonstrate that they have the ability to conduct tougher security checks, including interviewing passengers as part of the screening.
Officials at Homeland Security have said they want to improve the overall level of aviation security around the globe.
