Tighter Electronics Screening Underway for Mexican Flights Into US CBSLA.com
go to original July 19, 2017

Beginning Wednesday, passengers on all direct flights coming into the United States from Mexico can expect more stringent electronics screening at Mexican airports.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security informed the Mexican Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that extra security screenings will be required for large electronic devices, such as laptops and tablets.

Passengers traveling to the U.S. should arrive at the airport three hours before their flight due to the extra security procedures, the DGCA said.

While the devices aren’t banned, if possible, the DGCA advises travelers to check any electronics larger than a phone in order to save time getting through security.

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