From: "Rich Gauszka" 

I wonder how much business travel will be curtailed and how many more
airlines will go under as a result of the carry-on restrictions?

"Mike N."  wrote in message
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> http://www.infoworld.com/article/06/08/10/HNlaptopschecked_1.html
>
> "new security measures in the U.K. could mean an increased chance of theft
> or damage to laptops and devices that must be checked and not carried on.
> "
>
> "But a laptop faces other in-flight challenges, even if it isn't lost.
> Baggage handlers aren't kind to luggage, and notebook computers could be
> vulnerable to fatal bumps and tumbles"
>
>   It's almost as though I will be consigned to travelling by ship or car
> in the future.  Let's see... I put my laptop in my checked luggage and the
> checked luggage must be unlocked.    Chances of a laptop making it to the
> other end and working?  10-30%.     Rental at the other end may be another
> option to consider.
>

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