There have already been two reported incidents in the country where the Galaxy Note 7 caught on fire while the users were charging the device. For those wondering why, it is because of a battery issue with the phone which last we heard, was causing quite a few explosions, so safe to say it isn’t exactly safe.
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Keeping explosive materials off of airplanes would seem to be a top priority, and given the troubles with the recently recalled Samsung Galaxy Note 7, the use of that device has now been banned on Australian airlines Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia, according to Reuters.
“Following the worldwide recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Personal Electronic Device (PED), we are requesting that passengers do not charge them inflight”, a spokesperson said. Samsung has of the fire-prone smartphone, so it’s understandable that airlines would be hesitant to allow passengers from using them on flights.
For those of you who are still holding onto your device, you should definitely consider returning it.
What do you think of the restrictions Australian airlines have laid out?
A Qantas spokesman said flight crews were advising passengers to turn off the Samsung flagship phone completely during flights, and Virgin Australia issued a statement confirming its new policy.
Passengers have also been informed that Samsung Australia made an official recall announcement.
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 is off to a rough start. These exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7 units have been blamed for injuries and damages to property.
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As for airlines in the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration is now considering its options in regard to banning the Galaxy Note 7.
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