US EditionKorean Air, Sister Airlines to Ban in-Flight Use of Power Banks
Korean Air and four affiliates prohibit in-flight use and charging of power banks while allowing cabin carriage under strict storage rules to prevent fire risks.
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Korean Air, sister airlines to ban in-flight use of power banks
SEOUL -- Korean Air Lines Co., South Korea's flag carrier, and its four affiliate airlines will ban the in-flight use of power banks starting next week amid growing safety concerns, Hanjin Group said Friday.
[Digital Daily Reporter Choi Min-ji] Major domestic airlines have completely banned the use of portable chargers onboard. Following a series of in-flight fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in portable chargers, the aviation industry has strengthened its response to passenger safety. Five airlines under the Hanjin Group—Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul—announced on the 23rd that they will ban the use of portable c…
Five airlines under the Hanjin Group, including Korean Air, announced on Friday (January 23) that starting January 26, they will completely ban the use of portable power banks in the cabin, allowing only simple carrying.
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op-online.dePowerbanks have repeatedly caused fires on board aircraft. More and more airlines are banning their use. What now applies to Korean Air - and which airlines are still affected.
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