It is understood the increased security measure is in response to an unspecified terrorism threat and will affect nine airlines operating out of 10 airports.
Passengers will still be able to carry mobile phones, but larger devices such as laptops, cameras and electronic games will only be permitted in checked baggage only.
In a tweet published on Monday, Royal Jordanian warned its passengers the ban will be "effective starting [on] March 21."
Further updates will be announced soon regarding #electronicsban.
— Royal Jordanian (@RoyalJordanian) March 20, 2017
However the tweet appears to have been deleted, with the airliner now telling its customers "further updates will be announced soon".
The Department of Homeland Security is expected to make an announcement later on Tuesday.
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