Qatar Airways bans pagers and walkie-talkies on Lebanon flights after device explosions

DOHA-BASED QATAR Airways has banned passengers from taking pagers and walkie-talkies on board flights across Lebanon.

The ban follows rounds of explosions in Lebanon this week which are believed to have been orchestrated by Israel.

On Tuesday, pagers used by members of Hezbollah simultaneously exploded.

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This was followed by a second round of explosions involving walkie-talkies yesterday.

In all, 37 people were killed and close to 3,000 people were injured.

The flag carrier of Qatar today announced that it had received a directive from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of Lebanon.

Effective immediately, all passengers flying from Beirut Rafic Harirl International Airport are prohibited from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on board flights.  

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This ban applies to both checked and carry-on luggage, as well as cargo.

Qatar Airways said the ban will remain in place until further notice.

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