The number of flight restrictions imposed on a certain number of 15-inch MacBook notebooks with faulty batteries has spread to an increasing number of airlines.
As of now MacBook owners need to start checking with an airline if they intend to take their laptop on a flight because the restrictions imposed vary. The worst case so far is when flying with Virgin Australia as the airline has decided to ban all Apple laptops from checked-in luggage.
Other airlines confirmed as imposing restrictions on the notebooks include Quantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Thai Airways. For Quantas passengers, if your MacBook Pro is on Apple’s voluntary recalls list, it must be kept in your carry-on luggage and switched off at all times. In the case of Singapore and Thai Airways, the affected notebooks are banned from all flights.
The faulty batteries were sold in MacBook Pros between Sept. 2015 and Feb. 2017. Users can check if their notebook is affected via Apple’s support page.
If you have any questions, it’s best to contact the airline as to the specific details that might involve your MacBook.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via PC Mag, Bloomberg, and support.apple.com