Of course, mannej – but this notification is about DBX.
I'm flying to LHR and onwards after DXB, so it'll be interesting to see how it's handled. I just hope I don't miss any flights because of security issues at DXB and LHR.
Fingers crossed.
The checking process is random, not every passenger, as per the info from QF:
Enhanced Security Measures for Passengers Flying to the UK and the USA 11 July 2014
Passengers flying to the UK
The UK Government has introduced a range of additional security measures at the boarding gate for flights into the UK.
Customers travelling on flights from Dubai to the UK who are randomly selected to undergo additional screening may be required to remove footwear and from hand luggage all electrical equipment including portable electronic devices such as laptops, iPads, smart phones, and cameras larger than a standard mobile phone and power up the device to demonstrate functionality.
Passengers are advised to ensure that their electronic devices are charged before travel. Devices that do not power on may not be permitted onboard the aircraft.
Further information is available at the UK DFT website -https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aviation-security-update
Passengers flying to the USA
The Transport Security Administration in the United States have implemented enhanced security measures at select overseas airports with direct flights to the U.S.
While Qantas flights to the U.S. are not currently impacted, passengers with an onward connection from an airport where the enhanced security measures apply may be required to comply with the additional screening:
Passengers are being advised to ensure that all their electronic devices, such as mobile phones, iPads, tablet and laptop computers, are charged before they travel for testing and inspection prior to boarding.
Devices that do not power on may not be permitted onboard the aircraft.
Passengers should also allow additional time for security screening.
Further information is available at the TSA website -
Enhanced security measures at certain airports overseas | Transportation Security Administration