Over a third of Brits would not board a flight if they had to leave their laptop or other gadget in the hold.
A survey of 3,600 people by HolidayExtras.com reveals 35% felt they’d be forced to reconsider their flight if they had to put electronic devices in the hold of an aircraft.
Almost one in five people (18%) say they would worry about the safety of their belongings while17% say they couldn’t be parted from their devices or switch off from devices during their journey.
The survey also revealed tablets are the nation’s most treasured tech, with 34% stating that this is the gadget they’d have most trouble checking in.
Kindles came in a close second, proving almost twice as popular with women than men, with 19% taking them abroad.
Meanwhile, Travelzoo warns the business sector will be severely affected.
Travelzoo travel expert and spokesperson Louise Hodges said: "News that the US will potentially impose its laptop ban on incoming flights from the UK and Europe could have a serious negative impact on trans-Atlantic travel, especially in the business sector.
"Having already seen the impact for business travellers from a President Trump laptop ban, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have found a way for business-class passengers, lending them laptops as they board.
"This though is not a long term solution and poses many issues for travellers, and their businesses, around data protection and security."
