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IATA is warning airlines, airports and passengers to take special note of regulations covering hoverboards – this Christmas’s toy of choice – and called for heavy penalties, including prison, for shippers failing to obey the rules.

Airlines have been concerned over the safety of the ‘vehicles’, ...

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  • Manoj Kumar Ramesh

    March 09, 2016 at 10:31 am

    Please keep me updated with all new such airfreight related articles / features / rules and regulations.

    • Gavin van Marle

      March 09, 2016 at 2:44 pm

      Hi Manoj,

      You can do so by signing up to our daily email bulletin, which will keep you posted on all our latest news items. It’s found at the top right hand corner of the screen and, best of all, it’s FREE.

      Kind regards,
      Gavin

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