United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
FAA enacts total ban of Samsung Note 7 on flights
Friday, 17 Oct, 2016
0
Air travelers trying to take Samsung Note 7 smartphones on flights could now face stiff fines and will have the device confiscated.
New emergency rules came into force at the weekend completely banning the smartphones even if they have been shut off, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
The devices are not allowed aboard any passenger or cargo aircraft.
"We recognize that banning these phones from airlines will inconvenience some passengers, but the safety of all those aboard an aircraft must take priority," US transportation secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement.
"We are taking this additional step because even one fire incident in flight poses a high risk of severe personal injury and puts many lives at risk."
The agency said anybody attempting to take a Note 7 on a flight would likely be ‘denied boarding.’
Samsung has already said it is halting all production of the tainted model, in a move that will cost it more than $5 billion.
There have been about 100 incidents of phone batteries catching fire or overheating with at least 13 people reporting burns.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Walt Leger on New Orleans’ Resilience and Major Events Ahead
Cindy Mackin Shares Estes Park’s Winter Thrills
Mark Jaronski of Explore Georgia on FIFA World Cup 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Global Tourism Markets: Nate Huff of Tourism Exchange
North Carolina’s Resilience: Wit Tuttell on Recovery and Tourism
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
BA suspending all Heathrow to Abu Dhabi flights
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Report: Cruise guest died after ship lashed in heavy storm
British teen in serious condition after paraglider collision
JetBlue scraps London Gatwick flights