reports coming in today that people have thrown away their Note 7 at airport

[LeoRex]

Well... the joke "Traveling at the speed of government" didn't come from nothing.

 

[brau0303]

I think someone has kind of summed it up in part. ("This situation is unrepresented") I seriously doubt there are procedures/protocols for handling it. In truth, most Transportation Carriers of any type are likely trying to decide how to deal with this. The Government bans the device, it's up to the companies actually providing transport services to comply with the ban. This is a hot mess no matter how you look at it....

Cheers,
BR
RIP N7

 

[wookiee2cu]

Another member who is on vacation posted that they phoned their carrier(I think they said T-Mobile) and explained the situation that they won't be able to fly home with the phone to turn it in. They stated the carrier got all of their info, told them to wipe the phone and throw it away and they would credit their account for the remaining balance on the Note 7. I'm assuming they will also have to provide copies of flight tickets so they can verify but really not much else can be done about the issue.

 

[LeoRex]

They stated the carrier got all of their info, told them to wipe the phone and throw it away.

Yeah, everyone wants these phones off the streets. Might take a few odd episodes, and some work, but I don't see many left in the lurch if they are trying to do the right thing.

 

[anon(661246)]

This Note 7 stuff is funny

 

[donm527]

No Samsung Note 7 phones flying through Eisenhower Airport

 

[KrisYYC]

Samsung is sending representatives to airports to help those affected by the Galaxy Note 7 ban - SamMobile

 

[donm527]

Samsung is now processing Note 7 exchanges at airports around the world | Android Central

 

[priceslss]

Samsung opens airport booths for users to hand in Galaxy Note 7 phones

 

[natehoy]

Looking at the last three stories - this is precisely what Samsung SHOULD be doing, and bravo on them for actually stepping up to the plate and owning their problem.