The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are implementing new restrictions on passenger-carried electronic devices on flights to the United States from 10 international airports in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. On U.S.-bound flights from the 10 airports, all personal electronic devices larger than a cell phone or smart phone must be placed in checked baggage, according to a fact sheet posted early Tuesday on the DHS website.
“Evaluated intelligence indicates that terrorist groups continue to target commercial aviation, to include smuggling explosive devices in various consumer items,” DHS said in a set of questions and answers posted on its website. “Based on this trend, the [TSA], in consultation with relevant departments and agencies, has determine…
