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[–] eatsumbum@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

This is due to the possibility that the lithium battery could be crushed, say in a seat recline mechanism, and catch on fire. Your modern small black rectangles are actually quite dangerous in a confined space.

[–] CobraChicken3000@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 day ago

Please tell me that once back on the tarmac, the passenger realizes that he was sitting on it!

[–] RandoMcRanderton@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

My guess is it is probably due to the risk of fire if a lost cell phone gets its battery damaged in a reclining seat mechanism or other moving part.

[–] n7gifmdn@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago

I would be so upset if I was on that flight.

[–] 1984 3 points 1 day ago

Some influencer who were close to death from not getting likes for over an hour?

[–] roserose56@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

Thats a reason why you dont use only e-wallets.