US airlines are banning humanoid robots from flights as safety concerns grow
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Major US airlines are banning humanoid robots from flights due to safety and handling concerns. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines now prohibit these machines in both carry-on and checked baggage, following Southwest's earlier ban after a publicized incident. The restrictions stem from challenges around screening, battery safety, and emergency procedures — problems that standard consumer electronics don't pose.
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