Garuda Indonesia Bans Samsung Galaxy 7 Note From All Flights
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Garuda Indonesia has issued a ban on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 for all its flights starting from Monday due to safety issues.
This move ensues the recent ban by US Department of Transportation on the device, including its recalled and replaced units, after reports of the smartphone catching fire.
Garuda Indonesia VP corporate communications Benny S. Butarbutar said in a press release Monday that passengers in possession of a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 would not be permitted to board the aircraft. Bringing the device through carry on baggage, checked-in luggage, or cargo was also strictly prohibited.
This is the second ban issued by the airline regarding Samsung Galaxy Note 7. In early September, it banned the use of the device during flights as well as warned passengers not to charge the battery or store the smartphone in checked baggage.
Samsung has already been forced to recall more than 2.5 million devices due to faulty batteries. The company has instructed users to “power down and stop using the device”, and announced the permanent end of its production last week.
Questions & Answers
Q.What specifically caused Garuda Indonesia to implement this ban on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7?
What specifically caused Garuda Indonesia to implement this ban on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7?
The ban was implemented due to safety issues, following reports of the smartphone catching fire. This decision came after the US Department of Transportation banned the device, including recalled and replaced units, from flights.
Q.How does this new ban differ from Garuda Indonesia's previous restrictions on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7?
How does this new ban differ from Garuda Indonesia's previous restrictions on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7?
This new ban completely prohibits passengers from bringing the device onto any flight, whether in carry-on, checked luggage, or cargo. Previously, the airline had only banned its use during flights and advised against charging or storing it in checked baggage.
Q.What is the status of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 production, according to the article?
What is the status of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 production, according to the article?
Samsung has permanently ended the production of the Galaxy Note 7. This decision came after the company was forced to recall over 2.5 million devices due to faulty batteries, and instructed users to power down and stop using the device.
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