SINGAPORE – The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone will no longer be allowed on all Singapore Airlines’ flights.
The carrier made the announcement on its Facebook page on Saturday (Oct 15), adding that anyone found in possession of the device will be denied boarding.
According to the post, the Galaxy Note 7 “will be prohibited from being brought on board all our flights on person, in carry-on baggage or checked-in baggage with effect from 16 October, 0000hrs (Singapore Time)”.
The phone, which has seen its batteries emitting smoke or catching fire from overheating, is also not allowed to be shipped as cargo.
The announcement comes after US officials said on Friday (Oct 14) that all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones will be banned from airplanes, and those found travelling with the handsets may be fined and have their devices confiscated.
The fallout from the Galaxy Note 7 is estimated to cost Samsung Electronics more than 7 trillion won (S$8.5 trillion), according to the company and industry analysts Friday.
candicec@sph.com.sg
AFP, The Straits Times
