Gov't bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones from airliners
WASHINGTON — Passengers and flight crews will be banned from bringing Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on airline flights under an emergency order issued Friday by the Department of Transportation in response to reports of the phones catching fire.The order, which goes into effect on Saturday at noon EDT, says the phones may not be carried on board or packed in checked bags on flights to and from the United States or within the country.The phones also can't be shipped as air cargo.
US bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones from air travel
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd scrapped its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphone on Tuesday because of incidents where the phones began smoking or caught fire, dealing a huge blow to its reputation.The decision came after reports of fires in replacement devices prompted a new round of warnings from regulators, phone carriers and airlines.The order from the US Transportation Department and other agencies bars owners from carrying on the devices or stowing them in checked baggage during flights.
Qantas and Jetstar ban Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Fire risk: The Samsung Galaxy Note 7.Qantas and Jetstar have banned the recalled Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from all flights due to potential fire risk.The airline previously allowed the device on its flights if turned off but on Saturday changed its advice and banned it completely for all flights starting from Sunday.
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