Business travellers can gradually return to their normal routines. Airlines are regaining a little peace of mind... Etihad, Emirates and Turkish Airlines are no longer affected by this crisis. " electronics ban" imposed by the US authorities since 21 March. In practice, this means that business travellers to the United States can once again rely on their faithful companion in the cabin: their laptop. The United States had justified this measure by the threat of terrorist attacks. It is now explaining the partial lifting of the ban by the progress noted in the security measures put in place at the airports concerned: Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Istanbul-Atatürk, the respective hubs of Etihad, Emirates and Turkish Airlines.
The next airline to benefit from this relaxation could be the Saudi national carrier. Saudia hopes to be able to announce the lifting of the ban before the end of July. Qatar Airways remains in the crosshairs of the American authorities, and provides a laptop business travellers to keep this valuable corporate customer base within its fold. Ironically, the Qatari airline recently made official its interest for American Airlinesand is considering acquiring a stake in the American company...
