NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator DGCA today advised fliers not to turn on or charge Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile phones on board a flight, following several incidents of the smartphone’s battery exploding.
“In the light of recent incidents involving battery issue with Samsung about its Galaxy Note 7 devices globally, travelling public and airlines are advised to ensure not to turn on or charge Galaxy Note 7 mobile phone on board the aircraft,” Director General for Civil Aviation B S Bhullar said in a public notice.
The DGCA also advised the travellers and air carriers not to stow them in any checked baggage.
The decision to prohibit use or carriage of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile phone on board an aircraft was for the safety of aircraft operations and its occupants, the DGCA said.
Samsung had last week recalled its Galaxy Note 7 devices after finding some of their batteries exploding or catching fire. (AGENCIES)
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