Emirates has confirmed the electronics ban on flights to the United States has been lifted. 

The airline released a statement, following the news that Etihad had also lifted the ban, after implementing procedures in affiliation with the US Department of Homeland Security. 

Passengers will now be able to take devices into the cabin of Emirates flights to the United States. 

The statement reads: 

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“Effective immediately, the electronics ban has been lifted for Emirates’ flights from Dubai International Airport to the U.S.A.  Emirates has been working hard in coordination with various aviation stakeholders and the local authorities to implement heightened security measures and protocols that meet the requirements of the US Department of Homeland Security’s new security guidelines for all US bound flights. We would like to express our gratitude to the US and local authorities for their support and thank our customers for their understanding and patience during the last few months when the ban was in place”