Aviation
Qatar Airways bans these new Electronic Devices on plane
Qatar Airways has implemented a strict ban on passengers flying from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on board.
This prohibition applies to both checked and carry-on luggage, as well as cargo, and will remain in effect until further notice. The decision follows a series of deadly explosions in Lebanon, triggered by tampered walkie-talkies and pagers, which killed 32 people and injured over 450.
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The ban, enforced at the directive of Lebanon’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation, was announced via qatar airways ‘ official post on X (formerly Twitter). Lebanese authorities have accused Israel of tampering with the devices, reportedly embedding small quantities of explosives in pagers imported into the country.
The New York Times reported that explosive material, placed near the battery in each device, was remotely triggered, causing the deadly blasts. The fallout from these explosions has been widespread, injuring nearly 3,000 people, including fighters from a militant group and an Iranian envoy to Beirut.
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In response, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched targeted strikes against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, aiming to restore security in northern Israel.
qatar airlines’ precautionary ban is an immediate response to these escalating tensions and safety concerns. The airline is taking no chances, ensuring the safety of all passengers aboard its flights from Lebanon.
