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To: FJB who wrote (211145)9/19/2006 4:04:12 AM
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Virgin bans 'fire hazard' laptops

Virgin is the third airline to limit use of Dell and Apple laptops
Apple and Dell laptop owners travelling on Virgin Atlantic international flights are being asked to remove the gadget's batteries before take-off.
This will limit laptop use as the majority of seats on Virgin jets are not fitted with power sockets.

The decision comes in the wake of reports that some laptop batteries could be a fire hazard.

It brings to three the number of airlines that have placed restrictions on Dell and Apple laptops.


news.bbc.co.uk
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