The US’ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not only banned the use of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 handset on flights, but has also made it a federal crime to be caught doing so, punishable by some harsh sentences.
The Galaxy Note 7 has really caught a lot of grief for Samsung after it was discovered to burst into flames when overheated. It has led to numerous airlines and aviation authorities simply banning its use on flights.
US Federal Aviation Administration Makes Flying With A Galaxy Note 7 A Federal Crime Punishable By Ten Years Imprisonment And A $170,000 Fine