Emirates has banned pagers and walkie talkies on all Dubai flights, it announced in a travel advisory. The UAE carrier said the communications devices were prohibited in both cabin and checked baggage. A travel update on the airline’s website said: “All Passengers travelling on flights to, from or via Dubai are prohibited from transporting pagers and walkie talkies in checked or cabin baggage. Emirates bans pagers and walkie talkies “Such items found in passengers’ hand luggage or checked baggage will be confiscated by Dubai Police”. Meanwhile the airline has also cancelled flights to and from Iraq, Iran and Jordan, citing regional unrest. A statement from the Dubai-carrier said: “Emirates is cancelling all regular flights to/from Iraq (Basra and Baghdad), Iran (Tehran), and Jordan (Amman) on October October 4 and 5 due to regional unrest. “Customers transiting through Dubai with final destinations in Iraq, Iran, and Jordan will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice”. The airline said it is closely monitoring the situation in the region and is “in contact with the relevant authorities regarding developments”. Impacted customers are advised to contact booking agents for alternative travel options.