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Emirates bans MacBook Pro on all its flights

  • 08 Sep 2019
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Emirates has banned 15-inch MacBook Pro sold between September 2015 and February 2017, on all of its flights.

Due to defective batteries that could lead to over heating and fire hazzard, Apple has recalled those models of MacBook Pro.

Therefore, passengers cannot carry those models as checked or carry-on baggage, unless the battery has been replaced.

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