Malaysia Airlines the latest airline to ban hoverboards

Malaysia Airlines the latest airline to ban hoverboards

Malaysia Airlines has become the latest carrier to ban hoverboards on flights powered by lithium-ion batteries.

The airline says it will prohibit the carriage of small vehicles as checked and/or carry-on baggage for air travel, as they have been classified as “Dangerous Goods”.

This restriction has been recommended to all operators by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to ensure the safety of air travellers.

These small vehicles, which include airwheel, solowheel, hoverboard, mini-segway, balance wheel and other self-balancing vehicles are considered fire hazards.

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James Graham is an award-winning transport media journalist with a long background in the commercial freight sector, including commercial aviation and the aviation supply chain. He was the initial Air Cargo Week journalist and retuned later for a stint as editor. He continues his association as editor of the monthly supplements. He has reported for the newspaper from global locations as well as the UK.

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