Malaysia Airlines prohibits small lithium battery-powered vehicles in passenger checked and/or carry-on baggage from tomorrow.
In a statement today, Malaysia Airlines said the ban was recommended by the International Air Transport Association to all airlines (IATA) to ensure the safety of air travelers.
The small vehicles or personal movement devices, which include airwheel, solowheel, hoverboard, mini-segway, balance wheel and other self-balancing vehicles, are considered fire hazards.
"Therefore, Malaysia Airlines would like to remind passengers that it prohibits the carriage of all such devices, with or without batteries as checked or carry–on baggage," the airline said.
Malaysia Airlines said this measures would apply for its flights out of all airports, including charter operations and connecting passengers from other airlines.
The ban also applies at all Malaysia Airlines check-in points throughout the world.
Bernama
Fri Dec 18 2015
The small vehicles or personal movement devices, which include airwheel, solowheel, hoverboard, mini-segway, balance wheel and other self-balancing vehicles, are considered fire hazards. - Filepic
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