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 ...

Power banks can pose a fire hazard on flights. Power banks, or portable chargers, pose a hidden risk that has prompted some airlines to re-evaluate their policies.

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

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

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 ...

However, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways have both introduced new policies that now prohibit passengers from being able to use power banks or battery packs throughout the duration of flights.

Singapore Airlines and its budget subsidiary, Scoot, also announced new rules. Malaysia Airlines, the country’s flag carrier, has banned using and charging power banks, and storing them in ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...