Did You Know That Your Macbook Could Halt You From Flying

In a statement made by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on August 26, certain models of the older version of Macbook Pro will not be allowed either as hand baggage or during check-in baggage until it has been verified or replaced.

According to Apple&rsquos website, &ldquoApple has determined that, in a limited number of older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro units, the battery may overheat and pose a fire safety risk. Affected units were sold primarily between September 2015 and February 2017 and product eligibility is determined by the product serial number.&rdquo

Apple&rsquos website also has provided an option where in one can check if their piece needs a battery replacement or not. They affected batteries will also be replaced by the service provider, free of cost.
&ldquoYour MacBook Pro will be examined prior to any service to verify that it is eligible for this program. Service may take 1-2 weeks,&rdquo it quoted.

This move doesn&rsquot only come from DGCA alone. According to the Hindu BusinessLine, &ldquoSingapore Airlines and Thai Airways International PCL have already stopped passengers from taking any of the affected models on their aircraft. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) earlier this month said it alerted major US airlines about Apple&rsquos recall. The FAA reminded airlines to follow 2016 safety instructions for goods with recalled batteries, which means the affected Apple laptops should not be taken on flights as cargo or carry-on baggage.The European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued its own warning about these MacBook Pro models on August 1. Following them are also Australian carriers Qantas Airways as well as Virgin Australia Holdings.&rdquo