BREAKING: Airlines from Middle East countries say Department of Homeland Security asked them to ban certain electronics on some flights to U.S.

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Saudi Airlines tweeted that iPads and Kindles are forbidden on flights going to the United States. Royal Jordanian Airlines made a similar announcement, citing "instructions from the concerned U.S. departments." The electronics ban applies to non-stop flights from eight countries in the Middle East and Africa, according to the Associated Press and CBS News. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108