British Airways bans power banks in overhead lockers and in-seat charging under new ICAO-aligned lithium battery safety rules.
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ravellers departing Singapore from 15 April will be limited to carrying a maximum of two power banks in their hand luggage, a major change introduced under new International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards.
Five major South Korean carriers under the Hanjin Group umbrella have announced a comprehensive ban on the in-flight use of portable batteries, citing heightened concerns over lithium-ion battery fire risks.
Emirates (EK) has confirmed that starting tomorrow, 1 October 2025, passengers departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) will face new restrictions on carrying and using power banks.
UAE’s flag carrier Emirates Airline (EK) will prohibit the use of all power banks onboard its flights from 1 October 2025.