Jordan: UK lifts cabin electronics ban for Royal Jordanian flights

Event

The government of the United Kingdom has lifted a ban on passengers carrying larger electronic devices (e.g. laptops, DVD players, tablets, e-readers, and digital cameras) on Royal Jordanian direct flights from Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) to London-Heathrow (LHR), effective August 4.

Officials in the UK reported that the ban was lifted following the introduction of new security measures, and that the further easing of restrictions on other flights is being evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Context

British officials announced on March 26 that passengers on direct flights from six countries to the UK would be banned from traveling with electronic devices larger than a standard smartphone in their carry-on luggage. These devices need to be packed into luggage and checked in before going through airport security.

As a reminder, this ban has since been lifted for select flights from Turkey. It is still in effect for direct flights from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia.

Advice

Those traveling to the United Kingdom from Jordan are advised comply with all airline regulations and contact their airlines for further information.