Airlines clamp down on power bank usage on flights
Emirates has confirmed using any type of power bank is prohibited on its flights, effective from October 1, Corporate Traveller South Africa said on Tuesday.
Passengers on Emirates will be allowed to carry one power bank on board if they meet specified criteria but the power banks may not be used in the aircraft cabin — to charge devices from the power bank or to be charged themselves using the aircraft's power source.
Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, China Airlines, Korean Airlines and Asiana Airlines have also changed their requirements this year and Virgin Australia has confirmed its battery policy is under review.
'It's a safety measure,' said Herman Heunes, GM of Corporate Traveller SA.
'More and more airlines are introducing restrictions on using and charging portable devices in aircraft, especially when it comes to the use of power banks. We expect all the carriers to follow suit.'
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