From CNET: If you somehow missed two global Galaxy Note 7 recalls, the photos of exploded phones on the nightly news, the text messages from your carrier and the push notifications being sent direct to your phone -- all telling you to power off the device and return it -- you'll now have another option for ditching your Note 7 before you board a plane.
Samsung has officially halted production on the Note 7 due to problems with exploding batteries, and now flying with the device (whether it's on or off, in checked luggage or carry-on) is prohibited on a number of major airlines across Australia, the US and around the world.
After setting up exchange booths in South Korea's Incheon airport, Samsung is now spreading the initiative across the world, announcing trade-in booths in airports across Australia. The customer service booths will allow passengers to switch out their recalled Galaxy Note 7 (along with the data on it) to another Samsung device.
The company also says it's working to set up trade-in stands at other airports around the world.
The help desks will catch customers who have missed news of the flight ban on the Note 7, or travellers from overseas who have been unable to return their phone to the place of purchase but can now no longer fly home with it.
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