BANNED - Note 7
Oct 15, 2016 | 6:52 am
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BANNED - Note 7
Last updated: 15 October 2016, 15:45 Dubai (GMT+4)
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phone Advisory
In light of advisories from various aviation regulatory bodies and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, passengers are advised that these devices are prohibited on all Emirates flights. Passengers are requested not to bring them on board Emirates' flights in person, as well as in carry-on or checked-in baggage.
I'm currently on business in Africa with a return flight home through Dubai next week. I've already been in contact with Dubai Duty Free to return the Note 7 I bought from them. Anyone else just get screwed with this ban?
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phone Advisory
In light of advisories from various aviation regulatory bodies and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, passengers are advised that these devices are prohibited on all Emirates flights. Passengers are requested not to bring them on board Emirates' flights in person, as well as in carry-on or checked-in baggage.
I'm currently on business in Africa with a return flight home through Dubai next week. I've already been in contact with Dubai Duty Free to return the Note 7 I bought from them. Anyone else just get screwed with this ban?
Oct 15, 2016 | 7:20 am
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Last updated: 15 October 2016, 15:45 Dubai (GMT+4)
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phone Advisory
In light of advisories from various aviation regulatory bodies and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, passengers are advised that these devices are prohibited on all Emirates flights. Passengers are requested not to bring them on board Emirates' flights in person, as well as in carry-on or checked-in baggage.
I'm currently on business in Africa with a return flight home through Dubai next week. I've already been in contact with Dubai Duty Free to return the Note 7 I bought from them. Anyone else just get screwed with this ban?
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phone Advisory
In light of advisories from various aviation regulatory bodies and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, passengers are advised that these devices are prohibited on all Emirates flights. Passengers are requested not to bring them on board Emirates' flights in person, as well as in carry-on or checked-in baggage.
I'm currently on business in Africa with a return flight home through Dubai next week. I've already been in contact with Dubai Duty Free to return the Note 7 I bought from them. Anyone else just get screwed with this ban?
Oct 15, 2016 | 10:02 am
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That said, as it's now law from the FAA you can't bring one on board, I wouldn't want to take the risk of having it confiscated or even put on the no-fly list if I was found to have one at the airport going through security in the US.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...irline-flights
Oct 15, 2016 | 10:16 am
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FAA regulations wouldn't apply for a flight from somewhere in Africa to DXB unless there's a very strange routing using either a USA carrier or a connection through the USA.
I suspect it would also be difficult to use FedEx or a similar service to return the phone.
I suspect it would also be difficult to use FedEx or a similar service to return the phone.
Oct 15, 2016 | 10:32 am
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EK has its own regulations though and they seem to be following the same advice, and I don't think anyone on FT should advise people to endanger aircraft by carrying on board what a respected and credible regulator has classed as a "forbidden hazardous material"!
Oct 15, 2016 | 10:35 am
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Indeed - I did specify the US there
EK has its own regulations though and they seem to be following the same advice, and I don't think anyone on FT should advise people to endanger aircraft by carrying on board what a respected and credible regulator has classed as a "forbidden hazardous material"!
EK has its own regulations though and they seem to be following the same advice, and I don't think anyone on FT should advise people to endanger aircraft by carrying on board what a respected and credible regulator has classed as a "forbidden hazardous material"!
Oct 15, 2016 | 12:31 pm
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To be clear, I don't think it is wise for anyone to advise the OP to bring the device on board, no matter how lax/strict any security procedures are.
Oct 15, 2016 | 12:38 pm
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AFAIK the no fly list is for major terrorists, not people who disobey FAA directives.
Oct 15, 2016 | 5:56 pm
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Oct 15, 2016 | 11:21 pm
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Given this new rule however perhaps DDF would be open to refunding without returning the device or you can return it elsewhere to a Samsung service centre?
Oct 16, 2016 | 1:56 am
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Yes, just claimed, and he could easily be saying that to protect himself. Powered off and not charging according to the report.
It is believable if the fault is due to weaknesses in the construction of the battery, ie insulator breakdown which does not require current flow to take place, but when it happens causes excess current flow and heat/fire.
It is believable if the fault is due to weaknesses in the construction of the battery, ie insulator breakdown which does not require current flow to take place, but when it happens causes excess current flow and heat/fire.
Oct 16, 2016 | 2:37 am
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In Australia, phones are now to be screened separately through security, like a laptop, in its own tray. I have no idea how the staff will identify between the different Samsung models...