From April 1, travelers on board Singapore Airlines flights will not be allowed to charge devices like smartphones using a power bank. They will also be stopped from physically charging a power ...

Two major airlines, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways, have implemented new safety measures that prohibit passengers from using power banks and battery packs during flights. Power banks are ...

BEIJING: China will ban uncertified power banks on all domestic flights starting Saturday (Jun 28), as aviation authorities ...

POWER banks have been banned from even more airlines following concerns for passenger safety. China’s aviation regulator and ...

Over the past few years, multiple airlines – including Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Lufthansa – have introduced ...

Singapore Airlines introduced the new rules from April 1, meaning passengers can no longer charge their personal devices via a portable power bank, or charge power banks using onboard USB ports ...

A growing number of airlines are implementing restrictions or outright bans on carrying power banks during flights. What was once an essential travel accessory is now increasingly being scrutinised by ...

China will prohibit uncertified power banks on all domestic flights from 28 June, following incidents of onboard fires. The ...

Overcharging, overheating or even hidden manufacturing flaws can trigger a dangerous chain reaction in a lithium-ion battery known as thermal runaway, causing its internal temperature to rise.

Airlines such as Qantas and Emirates have recently introduced stricter rules regarding power bank transportation. Other carriers, including Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, have banned ...