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Asia’s Airlines Are Cracking Down on Power Banks – Singapore Airlines and Scoot Join the Ban
- A growing trend among airlines in Asia is the crackdown on power banks due to safety concerns over lithium-ion battery fires.
- Singapore Airlines and Scoot have recently joined other carriers in banning the use and charging of power banks onboard.
- The concern over lithium-ion batteries stems from their risk of overheating, catching fire, and exploding, especially in flight.
- Several Asian airlines like EVA Air, China Airlines, AirAsia, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, and Korean Air have implemented restrictions on power banks.
- The rules generally include carrying power banks in carry-on bags, banning their use inflight, and imposing limits on capacity.
- Incidents such as power bank fires and explosions have prompted airlines to take a stricter approach to battery safety.
- Passengers are advised to charge devices before flights, use inflight USB ports if available, and check each airline's policy on power banks.
- It is foreseeable that more airlines could follow suit in implementing bans on power banks as safety concerns persist in the aviation industry.
- The focus on safer battery technologies like solid-state batteries may shape future airline policies regarding power banks.
- Ultimately, these measures aim to enhance passenger safety during flights by mitigating the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries.
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