EASA issues safety warning over portable electronic devices on aircraft

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The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has warned that portable electronic devices (PEDs) containing lithium batteries should be kept in passenger cabins to avoid the risk of fire in the cargo hold. While it does not mention the recent restrictions placed on tablets and laptops implemented by the UK and US from various mostly Middle Eastern countries, it looks to be a direct response to them.

While EASA recommends passengers retain their devices, it notes that where they are forbidden to, ...