Tag:

Power Bank

Thai Airways bans power bank use on flights

Thai Airways has introduced stricter rules on power banks, limiting passengers to just two devices and banning their use or charging during flights.

03 Apr 2026-09:53
South Korean airlines ban in-flight power bank use

All South Korean passenger airlines have now banned the in-flight use of portable power banks following mounting safety concerns linked to battery-related fire incidents, industry sources said Friday.

20 Feb 2026-14:21
Japan set to ban in-flight use of power banks in April

Japan will prohibit the use of power banks on airplanes starting in April, following multiple incidents involving overheating and fires linked to mobile batteries, according to a source familiar with the decision.

18 Feb 2026-17:24
Scandinavian Airlines flight makes emergency landing after power bank overheats

A domestic flight operated by Scandinavian Airlines was forced to make an emergency landing on Sunday after a power bank overheated in the cabin, producing smoke and triggering a full emergency response.

16 Feb 2026-12:15
Korean Air to ban in-flight use of power banks

Korean Air and its four affiliate airlines will ban the in-flight use of power banks starting next week amid rising safety concerns, Hanjin Group said on Friday.

23 Jan 2026-13:24
Passenger injured in power bank fire on Hong Kong flight

A passenger was injured after a small fire broke out on an Asiana Airlines flight from Incheon to Hong Kong on Thursday night. The blaze was sparked by a power bank in the cabin.

09 Jan 2026-10:06
Australian airlines set to restrict use of power banks on flights

Australian airlines will ban the use of portable power banks on flights starting next month following several international incidents, including a mid-air fire on a Virgin Australia flight in July.

21 Nov 2025-13:57
Man catches fire at Melbourne airport after power bank ignites

A man in his 50s suffered burns to his leg and fingers after a lithium power bank in his pocket caught fire at Melbourne International Airport, News.Az reports, citing BBC.

07 Nov 2025-08:57
South Korea says battery pack is possible cause of Air Busan fire

14 Mar 2025-07:13

Prev Next