The Trump administration is considering extending a ban on laptops in aircraft cabins to all flights to the US from anywhere in the world, in a move that would create major disruption for passengers and airlines.
US homeland security officials who met European commissioners in Brussels this week said that if Washington does extend its ban on large electronic devices, Europe would not be singled out and restrictions would apply to all flights to the US.
Brussels was also assured that it would be given ample warning of any extension of the ban in order to alert member states and European airlines. EU and US officials will meet again in Washington next week to discuss the technical practicalities of extending the ban.