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    Certain Apple MacBook Pro models banned from flights: Details here

    Certain Apple MacBook Pro models banned from flights: Details here
    Written by Siddhant Pandey
    Aug 26, 2019, 06:50 pm 3 min read
    Certain Apple MacBook Pro models banned from flights: Details here

    In what may prove itself to be an inconvenience for Apple users, certain models of the MacBook Pro have been banned on flights, aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Monday. The ban comes as Apple recalled a limited number of older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops due to a battery overheating issue. Here are more details.

    Affected MacBook models pose security risk, says DGCA

    In the order issued on Monday, DGCA chief Arun Kumar urged passengers to not fly with the affected 15-inch MacBook Pro models, sold between September 2015 and February 2017, in hand or check-in baggage. Kumar noted that the battery overheating issue may pose a security risk. The ban will remain effective "until the battery has been verified/certified as safe or replaced by the manufacturer."

    Here is the order as issued by the DGCA

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    — DGCA (@DGCAIndia) August 26, 2019

    Apple recalled affected models in June, fearing fire safety risk

    To note, on June 20, Apple had issued a notice taking cognizance of the overheating issue in MacBook Pro models sold between September 2015 and February 2017. It noted, "In a limited number of older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro units, the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety risk." Apple then called for a recall to replace affected batteries, free of charge.

    European, American aviation agencies banned MacBook after Apple's notice

    After Apple sent out that notice, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and American Federal Aviation Administration urged airlines to take necessary steps to ensure safety earlier this month. Consequently, several international airlines banned the affected MacBook Pro laptops to be carried onto flights. Singapore Airlines (SIA), a major operator to India, had also banned the laptops on Sunday.

    SIA banned affected MacBook models until verified safe

    SIA's website stated, "Customers are to refrain from bringing the affected (MacBook Pro) models either as hand-carry or in checked baggage until the battery has been verified as safe or replaced by the manufacturer." It added, "Please visit Apple's MacBook Pro Battery Recall Program page to get more information on whether your product is affected, as well as on the available battery replacement options."

    Thai Airways also announced ban on its website

    In accordance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) also announced the ban on older generation of 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops in the cabin or checked-in baggage. The airline posted the notice on its website.

    MacBook not the first major device on no-fly list

    This is not the first time that a device from a major electronics brand has been banned from flights. In October 2016, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was banned from airlines as it was prone to catching fire due to battery issues. A Note 7 had even combusted on a Southwest Airlines in the United States. Eventually, Samsung pulled the phones from the market.

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