Macbook Pro banned from checked luggage

Date:

Australian carrier Qantas has joined a growing list of airlines in banning the 15-inch Macbook Pro laptop from checked-in luggage due to concerns that the battery might overheat and catch on fire.

A Qantas group spokesperson told Business Traveller Asia-Pacific that “until further notice, all 15-inch Apple Macbook Pros must be carried in cabin baggage and switched off for flight following a recall notice issued by Apple”.

In June, Apple issued a recall for 15-inch Macbook Pros sold from September 2015 to February 2017 saying “in a limited number of older generation 15-inch Macbook Pro units, the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety risk”.

Following the announcement by Apple, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) banned this version of Macbook Pros on flights due to concerns that the batteries could pose a fire risk.

Many carriers are cracking down on the Apple product, including Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways who have both told passengers to refrain from bringing the 15-inch model either in hand-carry bags or checked in baggage.

Virgin Australia went a step further by banning all Apple macbooks from carry-on baggage. The airline issued a statement on August 26 saying “due to a worldwide recall by Apple of a number of Apple Macbook batteries, ALL Apple Macbooks must be placed in carry-on baggage only”.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency also issued a warning about the older generation 15-inch Macbook Pro model earlier this month, saying that passengers are required to keep it switched off and not use or charge the device on board.

Share post:

Subscribe

spot_imgspot_img

Popular

More like this
Related

UAE’s visiting visa regulations: Recent changes and essential items required for travelers

New Guidelines for UAE Visit Visa Holders: Essential Documents...

Visa Run Dubai Explained

Extend Your Dubai Dream: A Comprehensive Guide to Visa...

Check out the Dubai Job search package for 2024

One of India's largest travel and tour operators to...

Airlines operating in Israel despite the war in Gaza

The number of airlines flying into the country has...