Kuala Lumpur, Rabi'I 08, 1437, December 19, 2015, SPA -- Hoverboards and other small vehicles powered by lithium ion batteries are banned on all Malaysian Airlines flights, the carrier said Saturday. The ban covers both checked and carry-on baggage of gadgets that have been classified as "dangerous goods" by the International Air Transport Association, the airline said. "These small vehicles, or Personal Movement Devices which include airwheel, solowheel, hoverboard, mini-segway, balance wheel and other self-balancing vehicles, are considered fire hazards," it said. "Malaysia Airlines would like to remind passengers that it prohibits the carriage of all such devices (with or without batteries) as checked-in or carry-on baggage."The airline said the ban apply for Malaysia Airlines flights out of all airports including charter operations and connecting passengers from other airlines. --SPA 13:21 LOCAL TIME 10:21 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w