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Official notice: Prohibition of carrying MacBook Pro on flights by the Civil Aviation Authority
According to Mr. Dinh Viet Thang, Director of Vietnam's Civil Aviation Authority: 'The decision to prohibit carrying MacBook Pro laptops on airplanes is based on recall document 19-152 issued by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, concerning 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops manufactured and sold from September 2015 to February 2017. The decision to restrict the transportation of 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops is made by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).' - Source: Dan Tri newspaper.
As reported by VTV on August 21, 2019: 'To ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft during operation, the Civil Aviation Authority strictly prohibits the transportation of this type of laptop. Passengers who intentionally violate regulations may be denied transportation and fined accordingly.'
So why is MacBook Pro banned from being carried on airplanes? To ensure safety, on August 21, 2019, the Civil Aviation Authority officially issued a ban on transporting and carrying MacBook Pro 15-inch laptops manufactured and sold from 9/2015 - 2/2017 on airplanes. The reason cited is the device's faulty battery, which tends to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
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Incidents of MacBook Pro 15-inch models manufactured and sold from 9/2015 - 2/2017 exploding
In addition, airlines, agents, flight ticket offices,... will disseminate notifications to all customers regarding the strict prohibition on carrying MacBook Pro Retina, 15-inch models from 9/2015 - 2/2017 onto aircraft. Therefore, right from booking flight tickets, pay close attention to the airline's regulations regarding the carriage of laptops to avoid unnecessary incidents.
The aviation authority as well as ground security agencies establish strict control procedures, check-in procedures to prevent violations.
On flights, if passengers are found to be carrying or using prohibited laptop models, flight attendants will be allowed to request charging to be disconnected, power to be turned off, and handle the situation according to the procedures provided by the airline to deal with incidents of fire or explosion from MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina models. And finally, penalties will be imposed in accordance with the prescribed regulations.
Apple's recall notification for 15-inch MacBook Pro
In June 2019, Apple had to recall this product line urgently after recording 26 cases of overheated batteries leading to fires and explosions. Among them, some cases resulted in burns, and others were exposed to toxic gas emitted from the device's battery. Alongside the recall order, Apple also launched a free battery replacement program for the 15-inch MacBook Pro series, so you can completely check and consider replacing your device's battery for safety.
Apple's recall order for 15-inch MacBook Pro models manufactured and sold from 9/2015 - 2/2017
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Which types of computers are eligible to be brought onto airplanes?
However, don't worry too much when reading this information because besides the MacBook Pro 15-inch models manufactured and sold from 9/2015 - 2/2017, there are still many other laptop models that passengers can use normally on flights. So how can you know if your laptop is eligible to be brought onto the airplane?
To check if your MacBook is subject to the ban, you can enter the serial number of the product on the Apple website here.
Additionally, you can check your laptop's model by clicking on the Apple logo icon, then selecting “About This Mac”. If the detailed information about your computer displays MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015), contact Apple support for assistance with free battery replacement. The processing procedure will take about 3 - 5 days to have a fully functional and safe device for air travel.
If you are planning to bring your laptop on flights, take note of the strict prohibition on carrying MacBook Pro 15-inch models manufactured and sold from 9/2015 - 2/2017 onto airplanes as shared by Mytour from the Civil Aviation Authority to ensure the most convenient and safe flight.
Daisy Ng
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