Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Tiger Airways have banned passengers from using or charging Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on planes over concerns their batteries could explode or catch fire.

The airlines have introduced the ban following Samsung's recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, which was launched in August.

Qantas on Thursday banned passengers charging Galaxy Note7s on all flights.

A spokesperson on Friday said the airline was also asking owners of the phone not to switch it on in-flight.