What the Airport Electronics Ban Means For Your Next Trip

The recent electronics ban, affecting everything from laptops to iPads, has caused growing concern among travelers. With all the varying information out there, it's hard to decipher what exactly is essential when planning your next trip. So far, 10 airports in eight countries have been affected by the ban, which includes laptops, tablets, E-readers, cameras, portable DVD players, and basically anything larger than a smartphone.

You cannot carry these items onto the plane if you are going to those 10 airports or even traveling through them, so you'll need to pack them in your checked suitcase. The Department of Homeland Security says that it has nothing to do with a specific airline or country and more to do with the airport specifically.

For quick reference, here are the airports affected, so far:

Although the European electronics ban didn't pass, there have been new reports that it's being considered again by the Department of Homeland Security. DHS Secretary John Kelly spoke with CNN in June and revealed that currently 70 different airports are under review to be included. According to CNN, the "expansion of the ban is likely and imminent."

There is nothing you can do to get around it, so save yourself some time and make sure that if you are going anywhere near these airports, whether staying in the country or not, you follow these tips to make your travel as painless as possible. And remember, even if you have trusted traveler status or global entry, you are still privy to the same rules and regulations.