The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 controversy has come a long way from just being a rumor to actually being a big deal to other industries. It wasn't too long ago when the first two explosion cases have surfaced. Now, the number of cases have grown, and the scare has even reached commercial airline companies, including Australian airline Qantas.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Charging Disallowed In Planes
A Qantas spokesperson confirmed that the airline currently asks their passengers not to charge their Galaxy Note 7 devices while in flight. The airline's statement says that following the worldwide recall of the Note 7, they are requesting all their passengers to not charge the said device while flying.
Aside from Qantas, two more airlines are taking the same step, Neowin reported. Jetstar and Virgin Australia are also not taking any chances when it comes to passenger safety. According to the reports, all three of these airlines have voluntarily decided to introduce the ban as a precautionary measure. It was said that Australian authorities did not have to command them to implement the rule.
Passengers boarding these three airlines are allowed to bring their Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with them. However, they are asked to keep the device off and never connected to any chargers in the plane.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Recall
According to multiple sources, millions of Samsung Note 7 has been a part of the recall program caused by the controversial exploding batteries of the phones. Samsung has taken the step of gathering all Galaxy Note 7 devices and replacing them with either a fixed version of the Galaxy Note 7 or a different Samsung device. Among the exchange options reported are Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, and there were also certain locations getting the Galaxy Gear VR.
Owners of the Note 7 who have not yet returned their devices are advised to process a return immediately. Users could do this by going back to their retailer or contacting Samsung through its hotline.
