Flight ban on laptops 'sparked by IS threat'

[SoCalNative]

An aircraft cabin ban on large electronic devices was prompted by intelligence suggesting a terror threat to US-bound flights, say US media.

The US and UK have announced new carry-on restrictions banning laptops on certain passenger flights.

The so-called Islamic State group (IS) has been working on ways to smuggle explosives on to planes by hiding them in electronics, US sources tell ABC.

The tip-off was judged by the US to be "substantiated" and "credible".

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39348615

[yeoman6987]

1. That samali airliner with a big hole in it looked rather scary

Having U.K. On board makes this ban even more important.

[Mellomugwump]

2. That's the only reason I think it might be legit..

I told my husband last night that it's sad that I figured it was just more Trump B.S. until I heard the Brits had signed on.

[HipChick]

3. What's the difference between having the electronics in the baggage hold

as opposed to the overhead? If something, is detonated, it will still impact the plane...