Emirates Bans Galaxy Note 7 Phones From Airlines’ Planes

“In light of recent incidents and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 devices, the Federal Aviation Administration strongly advises passengers not to turn on or charge these devices on board aircraft and not to stow them in any checked baggage”, the US FAA order said.

“In view of recent reports about Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices and the worldwide warnings to airline passengers not to carry this smartphone during flights, PIA passengers are also strongly advised not to carry it, not even in their check-in luggage, as it may compromise aircraft and passenger safety”, said a statement issued by the airlines spokesperson. The batteries Samsung has used in these phones are said to be “fire-prone”.

On Friday, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an official statement urging people not to use the Note 7.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is built to withstand water but not spontaneous combustion.

The Hong Kong-based carriers’ decision follows similar announcements from airlines around the region. Some operators and retailers will also offer customers a phone on loan until a replacement Note 7 is available.

“It’s still early days for the replacement programme so we do not have numbers of returned devices to share, but Samsung is fully committed to ensuring as many New Zealand customers as possible participate in the replacement programme”, the New Zealand spokesperson said.

To the question “Did you lost trust in Samsung after the Note 7 debacle”, some 45 percent of 3,041 poll participants said “Not concerned”.

The South Korean company suspended sales of the phone, which it launched in late August to rave reviews, on 2 September.