Airline bans two items from luggage amid conflict in the Middle East

Dubai’s flag carrier airline has banned passengers from flying with pagers or walkie-talkies in their hand or hold luggage following device explosions in Lebanon and Syria last month. Emirates Airlines announced that the two items were prohibited from packing on flights to, from or connecting with Dubai. A statement on the airline’s website said: “All passengers travelling on flights to, from or via Dubai are prohibited from transporting pagers and walkie-talkies in checked or cabin baggage.” Watch more on Independent TV: The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: Find us on social: TikTok / @independent Instagram / X (Twitter) / Facebook /