Scots travellers warned over major airline rule change – and it's not the 100ml rule
DON'T BANK ON IT Scots travellers warned over major airline rule change – and it's not the 100ml rule
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A POPULAR airline has announced a major new rule about items passengers can bring onboard.
Emirates fly thousands of holidaymakers from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Dubai and each year.
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Emirates have introduced strict new rules
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It will impact every passenger boarding one of their planes
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The strict new regulations impact where you can store everyday items in the cabin
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Scores of people flock to the desert paradise onboard their planes.
But they have been urged to be aware about the new regulations about an everyday item.
Passengers are currently allowed to bring battery power packs on board in carry on luggage.
The handy devices are widely used to keep electronics charged enough while on the go.
But airline chiefs have changed the rules over fears the power packs could catch fire or even explode.
Airlines have seen a surge in incidents involving the charging devices.
A major safety review was carried out amid fears of "thermal runaways" - where the battery can no longer stop itself from becoming too hot and it cannot dissipate heat.
This leads to an uncontrollable surge in temperature causing it to catch fire, explode or give off toxic gases.
New rules onboard Emirates flights will be in place from October 1.
Passengers will only be allowed to bring on ONE power bank and it must be kept with them at all times.
Horror moment fire erupts on packed plane as passengers scream in panic after power bank bursts into flames injuring two
It has to be kept in the seat pocket or a bag underneath a seat so crew members can get to it quickly if it catches fire.
Power banks over 100 Watt Hours will also be banned from onboard Emirates planes.
The charging devices' capacity information will also need to be available.
Passengers will also be banned from charging their devices using a power bank or using plug sockets on the plane to charge their power packs.
Emirates' new power bank rules
FROM October 1 these new rules will apply to passengers bringing a power bank onboard an Emirates flight. Emirates customers may carry one power bank that is under 100 Watt Hours.
Power banks may not be used to charge any personal devices onboard.
Charging a power bank using the aircraft's power supply is not permitted.
All power banks accepted for transport must have capacity rating information available.
Power banks may not be placed in the overhead stowage bin onboard the aircraft and must now be placed in the seat pocket or in a bag under the seat in front of you.
Power banks are not permitted in checked luggage (existing rule).
An Emirates spokesperson said: "After a comprehensive safety review, Emirates is taking a firm and proactive stance to mitigate risk when it comes to power banks onboard.
"There has been a significant growth in customers using power banks in recent years, resulting in an increasing number of lithium battery-related incidents onboard flights across the wider aviation industry.
"Most phones and sophisticated lithium battery-powered devices have an internal trickle system which slowly adds current into the battery to prevent overcharging, but many basic power banks may not have this safeguard, increasing the risk.
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The devices can catch fire or explode if they overheat
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Phone power banks have been blamed for fires onboard planes
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"All power banks are subject to the new rules onboard Emirates.
"Emirates new regulations will significantly reduce risks associated with power banks by prohibiting their use while onboard the aircraft.
"Storing power banks in accessible locations within the cabin ensures that in the rare event of a fire, trained cabin crew can quickly respond and extinguish the fire.
"Safety is one of Emirates' core values, and a cornerstone of all operations and practices.
"Emirates is committed to maintaining and improving levels of safety on an ongoing basis, safeguarding customers and staff at all times."
What are the Jet2 and easyJet rules?
Emirates has joined scores of airlines which have introduced strict new curbs on the devices.
Currently, Jet2 has banned power banks from being stored in the hold.
The popular airline has banned punters from bringing on damaged power banks because of the risks they pose. They also cannot bring on power banks which don't clearly state the watt-hour rating or
lithium content.
EasyJet has said passengers are only allowed to have TWO power banks on board with them, and they must be in their carry-on luggage.
They also cannot be over 160Wh and must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.
Other items banned from hand luggage Sharp Objects – Knives, scissors (blades over 6cm), razor blades. Flammable Items – Lighters, matches, petrol, fireworks. Large Liquids – Liquids over 100ml (except essentials like baby food or medicine). Weapons – Firearms, stun guns, self-defence sprays, martial arts gear. Explosives – Gas canisters, flares, smoke bombs. Tools – Hammers, drills, saws. Hazardous Substances – Chemicals, poisons, radioactive materials
Hong Kong's aviation regulator has banned passengers from using the travel gadget during flights.
It comes after a Hong Kong Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a fire broke out in one of the overhead bins which was suspected to have been sparked by a power bank.
Passengers on Thai Airways and AirAsia were also impacted after Thailand's authorities brought in a similar measure.
Air Busan was the first airline in the world to roll out a power bank ban.
The ban came earlier this year after a power bank caught fire on a flight on January 28. All passengers made it safely off the plane but it had to be decommissioned because the damage was so bad.
Singapore Airlines, Scoot and China Airlines have also banned passengers using power banks onboard flights.
Eva Air said they could be taken into the cabin, they were not allowed to be used during the flight.
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