US EditionMajor 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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Some Asian airlines are cracking down on portable chargers — how it could affect your trip - The Points Guy
Editor’s note: This story has been updated In response to an airplane catching fire in South Korea earlier this year, several Asian airlines have issued new regulations for passengers who travel with portable batteries, including portable chargers. As officials investigate the cause of an Air Busan plane that caught fire before it was scheduled to depart from Gimhae International Airport (PUS) in Busan, some Asian airlines are regulating portabl…
From now on, restrictions will be imposed on batteries and power banks on all flights of Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways. Only certain types will be allowed and they will only be carried in hand luggage.
Another major airline with UK flights reveals new travel item ban
ANOTHER airline has banned a popular travel item being used onboard – and it affects British travellers. Singapore Airlines has confirmed that passengers will be banned from using power banks in the cabin. ReutersSingapore Airlines is the latest airline to ban the use of power banks onboard[/caption] ReutersIts lower cost airline Scoot is also in line with the new rules[/caption] The new rules follow a number of other airlines that have introduc…
AirAsia to strictly enforce new rules on power bank use
Low-cost carrier AirAsia said it will strictly enforce new guidelines by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on the use of power banks during flights.The airline said CAAP is prohibiting the use of power banks due to safety concerns associated with lithium-ion batteries.Under CAAP’s Advisory Circular No. 18-005, power banks exceeding 160 watt-hours (Wh) are not allowed on flights.Power banks up to 100Wh will be allowed without…
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