tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844322686536123358.post725267776910763744..comments2024-03-08T10:08:58.926-08:00Comments on FL310: A Brave New World: Decyphering the International Airline Electronics BanGeorgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02855047373432979042noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844322686536123358.post-76215700275873336502017-03-24T08:46:09.761-07:002017-03-24T08:46:09.761-07:00I think the fact that these devices can still be c...I think the fact that these devices can still be checked as luggage is a big glaring hole in the ban. Whoever wrote this clearly forgot the lessons from Pan AM 103 and UTA 772. That's just my opinion though. Also, let's say Delta still had their Atlanta-Dubai service and United still had Washington/Dulles-Kuwait. Those return flights would still fall under the ban as well. It doesnt matter what flag is on the plane, this has to do with these cities and the nonstops to the US and the UK. As for people abandoning the big ME3 becasue of this? I doubt it will make too much of an impact. Yes, you will see a few handfuls of defections while the ban is in place, but all in all most of these airlines will still be at the top of travelers minds when traveling (heck, I've booked 6 PNR's on Emirates yesterday alone). The only one I really see taking a hit from this is Royal Air Maroc, New York/JFK, Washington/Dulles, and London/Heathrow are their top 3 yield producing routes, and they are on precarious financial ground to begin with anyways. The smaller airlines like Royal Jordanian, Kuwait, and Saudia might see a hit as well, BUT, they are more regional and ethnic in their services, with those long hauls thrown in to serve their various diaspora.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02855047373432979042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-844322686536123358.post-20548217031854485812017-03-24T05:31:03.452-07:002017-03-24T05:31:03.452-07:00Why are those devices safe in the cargo hold or in...Why are those devices safe in the cargo hold or in the cabin on U.S. flagged air carriers? How about this ban has everything to do with U.S. flagged carriers crying foul that the air carriers affected had an unfair competitive advantage due to financing subsidies from their governments? If a person traveling on business CAN use those devices on U.S. flagged aircraft it is reasonable to believe they will abandon the carriers in question and fly with carriers not affected. U.S. carriers sought a meeting with president Trump back on 2/7 to seek financial relief. They have been strangely silent since.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com