Samsung Note 7 Can’t Be Carried on Planes—Here’s Why
Galaxy Note 7 is banned on all U.S. flights due to fire risk. Don’t carry it in your bag, pocket, or luggage. Heavy penalties if found.
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Travelers heading to or from the United States are reminded that carrying a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on any flight remains strictly prohibited due to long-standing safety concerns.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA), continues to enforce the full ban on the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone on all commercial aircraft.
Passengers are not permitted to bring the device on their person, in carry-on luggage, or in checked baggage.
The directive stems from multiple incidents involving battery malfunctions in the device, which led to overheating and fire hazards shortly after the phone’s initial release in 2016.
Samsung discontinued production and issued a global recall of the model the same year. Despite this, the policy remains in effect to prevent any potential safety threats onboard aircraft.
According to TSA guidance, anyone attempting to travel with the Galaxy Note 7 may face civil penalties or legal consequences. Security checkpoints are authorized to confiscate the device if found during screening.
“Passengers must not bring the Galaxy Note 7 onto aircraft in any form,” the TSA reiterated. “This restriction applies to all domestic and international flights entering or departing the U.S., as well as any aircraft operating within U.S. airspace.”
Authorities advise checking mobile devices before arriving at the airport. If the Note 7 is in your possession, officials recommend turning it in at authorized recycling centers or following local electronic disposal guidelines.
