Gadget ban would deter one in three Brits from flying
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."
Lisa
Lisa joined Travel Weekly nearly 25 years ago as technology reporter and then sailed around the world for a couple of years as cruise correspondent, before becoming deputy editor. Now freelance, Lisa writes for various print and web publications, edits Corporate Traveller’s client magazine, Gateway, and works on the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series of photography books, which raise awareness of nature’s most at-risk species and helps to fund their protection.
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