UK launches warning on electronic devices

Passengers leaving UK via airplane with a destination set for U.S. may be asked to show the battery status for their electronic devices before boarding.

The new passenger guidelines take into account the issue of powering up the devices due to possible terrorist threats for the U.S. Being unable to show the power status for your device could mean the restriction of bringing it on board.

Further details have not been officially released, specifically on the designated routes for this special measure.

“We will work with the aviation industry to minimise disruption as far as possible,”

“The UK has some of the most robust aviation security measures in the world and we will continue to take all the steps necessary to ensure that public safety is maintained.” – released statements so far.

British Airways has earlier stated that devices which are unable to be powered up could be left behind at the airport in the future. The only remaining solution being shipping or depositing of the device.

“In conjunction with our international partners and the aviation industry, the UK government keeps aviation security under constant review.

“The UK has some of the most robust aviation security measures in the world and it goes without saying that at all times the safety and security of the public is our paramount concern.” - Secretary for transport Patrick McLoughlin, in a statement to the House of Commons

Specific security issues are expected to be implemented further on as the collective memory is still fresh on terrorist threat. How the authorities will manage to define the line between protection and invasion of property and liberties, however, is still a question left to be answered.