Is the "laptop ban" for flights from Turkey to the UK in force?

Last year the UK government implemented a ban on electronic devices for the flights from Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, and Saudi Arabia.

After a while this ban was revoked for some airports. In addition, I had a flight from Istanbul to London with Turkish Airlines last month. I didn't have any issue with my laptop.

Tomorrow I have a flight again, but with British Airways this time. During the online check-in I noticed this news, which was updated a few days ago.

Hand baggage restrictions for electronic items on flights from some countries

Answer Id 5709 Updated 15/05/2018 02.21 PM (UK time) Summary

British Airways is complying with additional UK Government security requirements on flights TO the UK FROM the following countries:

Egypt

Jordan

Lebanon

Saudi Arabia

Tunisia

Turkey (British Airways operates from Atatürk airport in Istanbul)

The government website says (without any timestamp):

Flights to the UK from Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia

There are specific restrictions for flights to the UK from these countries.

You do not need to follow these restrictions if your flight is from Antalya, Bodrum, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen or Izmir airports in Turkey, or from Luxor, Hurghada or Marsa Alam airports in Egypt. Follow the restrictions for all other flights to the UK instead.

Since my flight is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), it is not exempt from the restrictions (in case the information is valid). My search on Google News didn't return any recent news relevant, so I got confused.

Is the ban in force again or do British Airways still apply the restrictions from the last year?

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Does Turkish allow laptops?

You can carry a second laptop or tablet in your cabin baggage as long as it is inside the same bag. To ensure that your bag fits under your seat, please be careful not to overfill it. For more detailed information please visit our cabin baggage page.

Are laptops banned on flights?

The Federal Aviation Administration banned certain 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops from coming aboard flights after Apple issued a recall. The batteries in the affected laptops can overheat, causing them to swell and possibly ignite.

What system does Turkish Airlines use?

Turkish Airlines is one of the world's fastest-growing carriers using Sabre's technology. Globally, Sabre's technology is used by 225 airlines, including most of the world's largest carriers.

What airlines are flying to Turkey from UK?

You can fly direct to Turkey with British Airways, Jet2, TUI, easyJet, and more. There are also several airlines that offer indirect flights.

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