On Tuesday, U.S. President, Donald Trump announced a ban on electronics from several major airports in the Middle East and North Africa. What exactly does this mean for travellers?

The Trump administration ordered nine airlines to stop passengers from bringing most types of electronic devices into the cabin for U.S.-bound flights. Instead, travellers are required to check these items.

It has also been reported that the U.K. will announce similar restrictions on flights to Great Britain, but this has not yet been confirmed.

The 10 airports covered by the electronics ban include Cairo (CAI), Egypt; Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH), United Arab Emirates; İstanbul (IST); Doha (DOH), Qatar; Amman (ADJ), Jordan; Kuwait City (KWI); Casablanca (CMN), Morocco; and Jeddah (JED) and Riyadh (RUH), Saudi Arabia.

The nine airlines that operate direct flights to the United States from these airports are Egyptair, Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Turkish Airlines. The ban, which as of now is indefinite, will likely affect more than 50 flights.

Smartphones are allowed, but passengers will need to check in any electronic device larger than a cellphone, including laptops, cameras, gaming devices and tablets. All medical devices that are required during flight will be allowed after a security screening.