US EditionEmirates passengers face power bank use ban over fears of fire and explosions
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, AUG 12 – Emirates will ban power bank use onboard to reduce fire risks from lithium-ion batteries, allowing only one under 100 Wh per passenger stored within reach, effective October 2025.
- On October 1, 2025, Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, will ban the use of power banks onboard, allowing one under 100 Wh to be switched off and kept within reach.
- Industry-Wide safety concerns over lithium batteries in recent years prompted Emirates’ comprehensive safety review to mitigate power bank risks onboard.
- The US Federal Aviation Administration reported over 500 lithium battery incidents during flights in the last 20 years, including a January 2025 Air Busan Airbus A321 fire that injured 27 of 176 passengers.
- Emirates emphasized that keeping power banks within reach allows cabin crew to act fast if anything goes wrong, enhancing passenger safety, Emirates said.
- As a global network operator, Emirates could set a safety benchmark for other carriers, aligning with broader industry efforts to address rising battery-related incidents, Emirates said.
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