Samsung S7s not allowed on flights

According to the release, “The Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA) wishes to advise the general public of the issuance of its Operative Directive TOD-005 which takes effect from 20th October, 2016.

“TOD-005 deals with the prohibition of the carriage of any Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Devices on board aircraft. As such, TOD-005: “Prohibits persons from offering for air transportation or transporting by aircraft any Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device on their person, in carry-on baggage, in checked baggage, or as cargo, or shipping it via air cargo; “Requires national and foreign aircraft operators and pilots-in-command of general aviation aircraft to alert passengers to the prohibition against air transport of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices, in particular, immediate prior to boarding, and to deny boarding to a passenger in possession of a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device unless and until the passenger divests himself and his baggage of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device.” The new directive applies to all national and foreign airlines; cabin crew and aircraft passengers.

Samsung has since stopped production of its S7 after many reports of the phone exploding.

For further information, persons may contact the Safety Regulation Division of the TTCAA at (868) 668-8222 or via email at safetyregulation@ caa.gov.tt