Virgin Bans Dell, Apple Laptop Use in Air
Safety concerns due to exploding batteries prompted the airline to limit notebooks until a recall is complete
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Virgin Atlantic has banned the in-flight use of most Apple and Dell laptops, following recalls of thousands of batteries by both computer makers. The decision follows similar moves by Qantas and Korean Air.
Only a small proportion of the laptops are affected by the faulty batteries but the new Virgin policy, announced on Friday, bans passengers from bringing batteries for any Apple or Dell laptop on board.