Carry on ban in US,UK possible for Christmas.

[drron]

Yes it is being discussed-
https://www.yahoo.com/travel/scrooged-no-carry-on-for-christmas-this-year-104251964542.html

According to a report from NPR, counterterrorism officials are thinking about banning carry-on bags on flights during Christmas. This development comes after U.S. and U.K. officials received intelligence that suggests al-Qaida is planning a high-profile attack on commercial flights.

No way I want my camera,computer and phone in my checked baggage.

 

[Mal]

Indeed. Already going to be pretty painful as they ramp up security checks in the UK/US around this time.

 

[Awesom Andy]

These days, terrorists only need to threaten to do something to send the entire developed world into chaos.

 

[clifford]

If you're concerned about it, just don't travel.

That would be my approach.

 

[Pushka]

If you're concerned about it, just don't travel.

That would be my approach.

Mmmm. Not helpful.

 

[mannej]

So what is airport security for (especially in the US) if they are going to ban carry on?

Doesn't make sense does it.

 

[JohnK]

So what is airport security for (especially in the US) if they are going to ban carry on?

Doesn't make sense does it.

It's all about perception.

If it looks like they are doing something then we must be safe. Right?

 

[Mal]

Security checks have been ramped up In the UK. If you have electronic devices, your tray or bag may be randomly sent for a secondary where they perform additional checks of the electronics.