Emirates Airline Features Brad Pitt Ex in Ad to Respond to US Ban On Electronic Devices on Flights

5:00 AM EDT 3/24/2017 by Susmita Pathak Mishra, Celebeat Reporter

Middle East's Emirates Airline has depicted its take on the United States ban on electronic devices on flights via an ad featuring Jennifer Anniston. The airlines' spokeswoman has shown a positive attitude of the Emirates family towards the implementation of the ban put by Donald Trump-led U.S. government.

Emirates Airline displayed an ad featuring Brad Pitt's ex to customers. In the advertisement, Aniston showcases the different entertainment features already available in the flight. Further, she asked audiences who would need an electronic device when so many things are there to entertain passengers inside. In the advertisement, Aniston is seen using the seatback entertainment system installed on flights, LA Times stated.

The Emirates Airline spokeswoman is found playing games and watching films. "Who needs tablets and laptops anyway?" Aniston says as the ad begins.

As the "Friends" actress further uses the backseat entertainment system, a message promoting the entertainment facilities of the Emirates Airline appears during the ad. "Over 2,500 channels of the latest movies, box sets, live sports and kids TV," the message read.

The actress in the advertisement is found sitting in coach-class section while she explained the features to two children. As soon as the advertisement hit the screens, reactions started coming from people. Many of them praised Emirates Airline for showing a positive attitude towards the U.S. ban on carrying electronic devices on flights. On the other hand, people from business niches have shown an opposite reaction. The business people commented and said that they do need the devices on their journey, USA Today mentioned.

The U.S. government announced a ban on electronic devices to be carried on flights on Tuesday. The devices larger than a smartphone will not be allowed on flights anymore. The ban has been imposed on airports, including eight Middle Eastern and African nations. The Emirates Airline ad is an attempt to show they respected the decision of the government.

According to reports, the terrorists might design an explosive to fit in the electronic devices to harm people. This made the U.S. government take such a step. The implementation of the ban will affect Emirates Airline flights a day that are en-route to America.