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Thai Airways, AirAsia impose restrictions on in-flight use of power banks

Thai Airways has announced a complete ban on the use of power banks during flights starting from March 15, while still allowing them in carry-on luggage if capacity limits are followed.
AirAsia will bar charging devices with power banks during flights and requires that power banks comply with IATA safety standards.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand emphasizes verifying power bank capacity and condition before travel due to fire risks.
A fire incident on an Air Busan flight led to stricter global measures against power banks, highlighting safety concerns related to lithium batteries.

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Mothership Singapore

AirAsia & Thai Airways ban use of power banks during flights

Due to the risk of cabin fires.

2 days ago·Singapore

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GMA Filipino News

CAAP prohibits power banks exceeding 160Wh on planes

Power banks that exceed 160 watt-hours are strictly prohibited in flights, according to an advisory of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

3 days ago·Quezon City, Philippines

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New Strait Times

Thai Airways bans power banks on flights

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International, Thailand’s state-owned national flag carrier, has announced a ban on the use of power banks on board its aircraft, effective from March 15. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

4 days ago·Malaysia

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The Straits Times

Thai Airways, AirAsia impose restrictions on in-flight use of power banks

The move comes as several international airlines have also implemented stricter measures. Read more at straitstimes.com.

4 days ago·Singapore

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Bangkok Post

Thai Airways banning power bank use on flights

Thai Airways International is joining the ranks of carriers that are banning the use of power banks on flights because of potential fire risk from lithium batteries .

4 days ago·Bangkok, Thailand

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Philstar Global

Power banks exceeding 160Wh now banned on flights

All power banks exceeding 160 watt-hours are strictly prohibited on both international and domestic flights, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines announced on Tuesday.

6 days ago·Manila, Philippines

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