Bad news if you are heading to Europe this summer like I am. The Department of Homeland Security is considering expanding the electronics ban on planes to certain cities in Europe. This would affect United, Delta and American Airlines.
An announcement is expected today after DHS meets with airline officials.
The ban is already in place for flights originating in 10 airports in the Middle East including United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
The ban restricts electronic devices on board planes to just smart phones. Laptops, tablets, kindles must be packed in luggage and checked.
There is debate against expanding the ban due to concerns about putting so many lithium batteries in the cargo hold of a plane.
For families, this is devastating news. Many flights do not have entertainment systems anymore and instead ask you to use your own device to access the inflight system.
So how will we entertain the kids on the long flight to Europe? I guess it's back to the old ways of cards, games, snacks, walks and naps.
If you haven't booked your flight yet, consider flying through Canada.
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