Along with sharp objects and liquids, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is now listed in the restricted checklist on all flights. Don’t be surprised when the flight attendant will ask if you are carrying the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 when you fly.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is recalled globally as it would overheat and explode. In a recent turn of events, a passenger was carrying the phone on Southwest Airlines. The phone overheated, which lead to the aircraft’s evacuation. According to some reports, the phone had already been replaced as part of the recall effort.
In the wake of this issue, the airlines are being safe than sorry.
Keep the device in carry-on baggage or on their person, and do not place in checked baggage.
Airports are taking the ban seriously as the replacement phones are overheated and exploding. Pre or post recall airports are enforcing a complete ban on Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone.
Samsung has so far recalled the smartphone, but they have also stopped the production of the Galaxy Note 7. The American multinational telecommunication giant—AT&T had halted the sale of replacement phones, and has now pulled the plug on the sale of the smartphone completely.
Make travel safe again, avoid bringing your Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone to the airport—passenger or crew. And for a pleasant time at the airport sign up with MUrgency Airport Assistance.