The borderline defunct Samsung Galaxy Note 7 gets one more blow. The Federal government bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from airplanes. Consequently, this comes after a Galaxy Note 7 exploded during a Southwest Airlines airlines flight.
Therefore, US government agencies banned the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone from all aircraft. Agencies include DOT (Department of Transportation) and FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). So this includes all individuals, passengers as well as flight crew. Furthermore, the Feds ban such smartphones for carry-on and checked bags. Don’t bother carrying it in your pocket either. That is illegal. In addition, even shipping these phones is illegal. The ban goes into effect On October 15, 2016.
Most noteworthy are the consequences of flying a Galaxy Note 7. If airport staff see you with a Galaxy Note 7, you will be denied boarding. Yes, even if you did pay $1,200 for a first class ticket. Also, if you try to check a Galaxy Note 7 in a bag, authorities warn you could increase the risk of explosion. Doing so could result in stiff fines and criminal prosecution. Also, authorities urge Galaxy Note 7 owners to contact Samsung. Samsung customers are urged to trade in their phone, or get a refund. In other words, do whatever it takes to get rid of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
Some may call this move ‘big brother’ or invasive. I call this move, “Better safe than dead”. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 crisis is weeks old now. What I’m saying is this: Ladies and Gentlemen, rid yourself of this phone. It’s not getting any better. Samsung gives you every opportunity to do so. You can get a new phone. You can get a refund. Samsung even quit selling the Samsung Note 7. There are plenty of smartphones that do everything the Note 7 does. But they won’t blow up in your face, literally. Is this the final nail in Note 7’s coffin? Will Samsung ever recover?