Will power bank bans go global? Why airlines are finally cracking down

Recent days have seen multiple major airlines tighten their restrictions.

Lufthansa Group and SWISS become latest airlines to change power bank rules – here’s what to know

Lufthansa Group joins carriers such as Emirates and Qantas in stopping the use of power banks in flight. View on euronews ...

Charge your phone ahead as Lufthansa cracks down on power banks

Air travellers may want to charge their phones before they fly as airlines increasingly restrict the use and carriage of ...

Can I take my portable charger on a flight?

Can I take my portable charger on a flight? The rules after several airlines ban using the device - Flight operators from ...

Passenger suffers burns after lithium power bank catches fire on Asiana flight

Cabin crew contained the fire within three minutes to avert disaster.
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These Airlines Now Ban Using Power Banks On Board And Others Are Tightening Limits – Here’s What You Can And Can’t Do

Airlines from Emirates to Virgin Australia have introduced new power bank regulations following fire safety concerns.
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Korean Air bans in-flight power bank use

Korean Air, along with Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul—will prohibit the in-flight use of power banks from ...
Philippine News Agency

5 Korean airlines to ban in-flight use of power banks

Five Korean carriers under the Hanjin Group will prohibit the use of power banks on board starting Jan. 26 as part of ...
Majorca Daily Bulletin

Stricter rules for power banks and devices on flights to Mallorca

Passengers forbidden from charging mobiles or tablets during flight under new EASA safety standards. Travellers are ...
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Airlines Strengthen Power Bank Rules After Fire Incidents

Airlines led by Lufthansa are moving to strengthen power bank rules after a 2025 cabin fire renewed concerns about ...

Airlines Face Pressure To Ban Power Banks After Multiple In-Flight Fires

The crew reacted quickly and contained the smoking power bank within a water-filled container. No passenger or crew was hurt.

Airlines move to bar power bank use in flight after DGCA circular

Airlines have begun restricting the use of power banks on board flights after a DGCA circular warned of fire risks from lithium batteries and asked operators to strengthen onboard safety measures ...