<p>Singapore Airlines (SIA) said today that it has joined other airlines in banning the inflight use of Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 phones after reports of exploding batteries in some units.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"The powering up and charging of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile phones is prohibited on all our flights," SIA said in a statement.<br /><br />Australia's Qantas and Virgin Australia and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad have also announced similar bans.<br />US and Japanese aviation authorities have urged passengers not to turn on or charge the large-screen phones on aircraft.<br /><br />The South Korean smartphone maker last week suspended sales of the "phablet" and recalled 2.5 million units.<br /><br />The US Federal Aviation Administration has also told passengers not to stow the devices in checked baggage.</p>
<p>Singapore Airlines (SIA) said today that it has joined other airlines in banning the inflight use of Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 phones after reports of exploding batteries in some units.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"The powering up and charging of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile phones is prohibited on all our flights," SIA said in a statement.<br /><br />Australia's Qantas and Virgin Australia and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad have also announced similar bans.<br />US and Japanese aviation authorities have urged passengers not to turn on or charge the large-screen phones on aircraft.<br /><br />The South Korean smartphone maker last week suspended sales of the "phablet" and recalled 2.5 million units.<br /><br />The US Federal Aviation Administration has also told passengers not to stow the devices in checked baggage.</p>