“This measure is to avoid the possibility of these devices’ batteries causing fires”, it said.
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“In light of recent concerns raised about Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices”, RB Airlines stated in a notice posted on its website late Saturday night, “with immediate effect passengers are strongly advised not to switch on or charge these devices onboard the aircraft”.
The world’s largest smartphone maker is scrambling to recall as numerous devices as possible following more reports of the phones catching fire.
The battery explosion, which dealt a major blow to Samsung’s reputation, also forced it to postpone the device’s planned launch in Europe in September.
The call from the South Korean company, the world’s largest smartphone maker, comes after United States authorities urged users to switch the Galaxy Note 7 off and not to use or charge it during a flight.
Samsung Electronics is urging consumers worldwide to stop using Galaxy Note 7 smartphones immediately and exchange them as soon as possible, as more reports of the phones catching fire emerged even after the company’s global recall.
The growing list of other airlines that have imposed the same ban includes Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Etihad and Virgin Australia.
US and Japanese aviation authorities have urged passengers not to turn on or charge the large-screen phones on aircraft, while the US Federal Aviation Administration has told passengers not to stow the device in checked baggage.
It is the first large-scale recall of one of Samsung’s top of the range phones.
“The powering up and charging of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile phones is prohibited on all our flights”, SIA said in a statement yesterday.
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Along with the recall, Samsung has been forced to delay the handset’s planned release this month in several European countries including France.
