July 5, 2025 at 6:48 am

‘Imagine having to throw your phone away.’ – A Traveler Found Out That A Specific Phone Is Banned From Airplanes In The U.S.

by Matthew Gilligan

warning sign in an airport

TikTok/@malckbro

I had no idea about this!

And I guess that shows you how much I pay attention when I’m flying…

A TikTokker posted a video and showed viewers the surprising regulation they noticed during a recent trip to an airport.

sign in an airport

TikTok/@malckbro

The video shows a sign in the airport that reads, “FAA BANNED ITEM.”

The banned item in question: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones.

The TikTokker said, “Imagine having to throw your phone away.”

warning sign in an airport

TikTok/@malckbro

The sign in the airport reads, “Individuals may NOT transport this device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked-in baggage, on flights to, from, or within the U.S.”

sign in an airport

TikTok/@malckbro

Take a look at the video.

@malckbro

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 🙅🏽‍♂️ Can’t fly with them #banned#fyp#fypシ#viral#samsung#tsa#reels#reel#flying#america#airport

♬ original sound – K-Shawn Brower

And here’s what folks had to say on TikTok.

This person chimed in.

Screenshot 2025 06 18 at 3.17.49 PM Imagine having to throw your phone away.   A Traveler Found Out That A Specific Phone Is Banned From Airplanes In The U.S.

Another individual spoke up.

Screenshot 2025 06 18 at 3.18.02 PM Imagine having to throw your phone away.   A Traveler Found Out That A Specific Phone Is Banned From Airplanes In The U.S.

And this TikTok user shared their thoughts.

Screenshot 2025 06 18 at 3.18.15 PM Imagine having to throw your phone away.   A Traveler Found Out That A Specific Phone Is Banned From Airplanes In The U.S.

Let’s just hope the iPhone is never banned from flights…

People will riot.

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