Pegasus Airlines Bans Use of Power Banks During Flights - Jordan News
Pegasus responded promptly to the recommendation and issued a directive banning the use of power banks during flights. However, passengers are still allowed to carry power banks in their hand luggage, provided they are not used during the flight.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Jordan News
3 hours ago
- Jordan News
Pegasus Airlines Bans Use of Power Banks During Flights - Jordan News
Turkish airline Pegasus has announced a ban on the use of portable chargers (power banks) on its flights, as part of enhanced safety measures following repeated incidents involving such devices. اضافة اعلان The decision comes after an incident occurred aboard a Korean Asiana Airlines flight traveling from Istanbul to Seoul, when the aircraft was forced to return to Istanbul while flying over Kazakhstan. The emergency return was triggered after a power bank slipped between passengers' seats, raising concerns over a potential fire risk. Recommendation from the Turkish Ministry of Transport Following the incident, Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, stated that a previous explosion of a power bank on a South Korean flight had led to a fire. He added: 'In order to ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has recommended that airlines prohibit the use of power banks during flights.' Effective Immediately Pegasus responded promptly to the recommendation and issued a directive banning the use of power banks during flights. However, passengers are still allowed to carry power banks in their hand luggage, provided they are not used during the flight.
Roya News
29-06-2025
- Roya News
E-gates rolled out on trial at Queen Alia Airport
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport, security agencies, Airport International Group, and the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission, announced Sunday the start of a trial phase for e-gates (smart gates) at Queen Alia International Airport, aimed at streamlining and expediting travel procedures for Jordanian passport holders. According to a ministry statement, five e-gates have been installed in the arrivals hall and four in the departures area. The gates enable Jordanian citizens to pass through entry and exit points independently using biometric verification systems that scan the iris and passport data. To activate the service, travelers must register once in advance through the 'Sanad' app, having first enabled their digital ID by accessing the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship's services within the app and selecting 'Smart Gate Access Request.' Eligibility requirements include being a Jordanian national over the age of 16, holding a passport valid for more than six months, and having a registered iris scan. Once approved, the traveler can use the smart gates for one year without re-registration. The smart gates are designed for ease of use, high accuracy in reading passport information, and efficient capture of biometric data, reducing wait times and enhancing processing precision. The ministry confirmed that the trial phase will undergo continuous evaluation, with plans to expand access in future phases to include additional traveler categories and broader implementation.
Jordan News
29-06-2025
- Jordan News
Pilot Launch of Smart Gates at Queen Alia International Airport to Ease Travel Procedures for Jordanians - Jordan News
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport, security agencies, the Airport International Group, and the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission, has announced the pilot launch of smart gates at Queen Alia International Airport. The initiative aims to facilitate and expedite travel procedures for holders of Jordanian passports. اضافة اعلان As part of this launch, five smart gates have been installed in the arrivals hall and four in the departures hall, allowing Jordanian citizens to pass through entry and exit points autonomously and smoothly. The system relies on smart verification technologies using iris scans and passport data. To activate the service, travelers must register once in advance through the Sanad app, ensuring their digital identity is already activated. Registration can be completed by accessing the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship's services within the app and selecting the "Request to Use Smart Gates" service. Registration requirements include: Jordanian nationality Age over 16 A passport valid for more than six months A registered iris scan Once the request is approved, travelers may use the smart gates for a full year without needing to re-register. The smart gates are designed for ease of use, high accuracy, and efficiency in reading passport information and capturing biometric indicators. This significantly enhances the precision of border procedures and reduces waiting times. The ministry emphasized that the pilot phase will undergo continuous evaluation in preparation for expanding the service to include additional traveler categories and broader implementation in future phases.
