FAA 'strongly advises' against using Galaxy Note 7 on airplanes/cnet

FAA 'strongly advises' against using Galaxy Note 7 on airplanes

Josh Miller/CNETThe Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday advised travelers not to charge or turn on Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 while aboard airplanes out of fear of fire or explosion, but the agency stopped short of officially banning the new device."In light of recent incidents and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 devices, the Federal Aviation Administration strongly advises passengers not to turn on or charge these devices on board aircraft and not to stow them in any checked baggage," the FAA said in a statement.Samsung did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The FAA is urging flyers not to turn on or charge Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 on planes

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has strongly advised flyers to neither use nor charge a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 while on a plane.However, the agency did not actually ban the transport of the devices.Samsung is replacing all Note 7 devices globally after 35 reported incidents in which a battery flaw led to fire or explosions.

FAA Tells Airline Passengers To Not Turn On Their Galaxy Note 7 Phones

(Reuters) – Airline passengers should not turn on or charge their Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 smartphones during flights or stow them in checked baggage, due to concerns over the phone's fire-prone batteries, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said.In a statement on Thursday, the FAA said it "strongly advises" passengers to follow its guidance "in light of recent incidents and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 devices."The South Korean manufacturer announced last week it was recalling all Galaxy Note 7 smartphones equipped with batteries it has found to be prone to catch fire.United Continental, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the FAA advisory.

U.S. regulator tells air passengers not to turn on Galaxy Note 7 phones

A Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Note 7 new smartphone is displayed at its store in Seoul, South Korea, September 2, 2016.REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File PhotoWASHINGTON/SYDNEY Airline passengers should not turn on or charge their Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) Galaxy Note 7 smartphones during flights or stow them in checked baggage due to concerns over the phone's fire-prone batteries, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said.The FAA said on Thursday it "strongly advises" passengers to follow its guidance "in light of recent incidents and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 devices."

FAA 'strongly advises' passengers not to bring Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on planes

In response to reports of explosive battery malfunctions in Samsung's Galaxy Note 7, the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a statement advising airplane passengers not to use, or even pack the smartphones during air travel."In light of recent incidents and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 devices," the statement reads, "the Federal Aviation Administration strongly advises passengers not to turn on or charge these devices on board aircraft and not to stow them in any checked baggage."The announcement comes after Samsung suspended Galaxy Note 7 sales, and issued a global recall for devices already sold, a reaction to reports that some phone batteries exploded during charging.

FAA 'strongly advises' against using Galaxy Note 7 on airplanes/cnet