ROYAL Brunei Airlines (RB) has prohibited the carriage of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on all RB flights in accordance with the Brunei Department of Civil Aviation Security Notice dated October 17, 2016.
The ban took effect on that date, RB said in a statement.
“As a safety and precautionary measure, the prohibition applies to Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices that are carried onto the aircraft in person, carry-on baggage, checked-in luggage and cargo.”
Passengers found in possession of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will be denied boarding, RB said.
“RB’s utmost priority is the safety of its crew and valuable passengers,” RB added.
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Recently, Malaysian budget airline group AirAsia also joined a growing number of international carriers, including those in Singapore and Japan, in prohibiting carrying Samsung Galaxy Note 7 onboard any of its flights due to safety concerns.
The decision of not allowing the latest Galaxy Note series smartphone came after a recent ban by US Department of Transport on the device and reports of replacement units catching fire, AirAsia said in a statement release.
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