SpiceJet, GoAir say no to Vivo shipments after Hong Kong fire

April 15, 2021: SpiceJet and GoAir have decided not to carry any shipments of Vivo after a consignment of Chinese company's smartphones caught fire at the Hong Kong airport's tarmac on Sunday (April 11, 2021).

“Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will soon take a decision on whether to issue an advisory regarding carrying of Vivo cargo by domestic carriers,” reports PTI.

Vivo spokesperson in a statement said, “We have paid high attention and immediately set up a special team to work closely with the local authorities to determine its cause."

Post the incident on Sunday, Hong Kong Airlines'' cargo arm said it would not carry any shipments of Vivo and its two logistics partners.

In an internal circular dated April 13, 2021, Sanjiv Gupta, CEO-Cargo, SpiceJet, said, "With immediate effect, acceptance of mobile and accessories shipments from company manufacturing Vivo has been restricted till further notice on all SG flights."

GoAir spokesperson told PTI "all consignments from Vivo are on hold till such time we received clarification from the company".