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Major airlines ban power banks on flights this summer due to fire risk - Liverpool Echo

  • Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways have banned the use of power banks on flights for safety reasons, starting from April 1 and March 15, respectively, to prevent fire hazards during flights.
  • Power banks are deemed fire risks due to their lithium battery components, which can produce intense heat, leading to regulations that restrict their use.
  • An investigation into a fire on an Air Busan plane linked a faulty power bank to the incident, prompting airlines to tighten safety measures regarding lithium-ion batteries.
  • The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration reported an increase in incidents of overheating lithium-ion batteries on planes, highlighting rising safety concerns with more power banks being transported.
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gadget.co.za broke the news in on Monday, March 17, 2025.
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