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Airlines restrict power bank use to prevent fires, following safety incidents and rising lithium battery risks.
Airlines worldwide are tightening power bank rules amid rising lithium battery fire risks, with Emirates banning their use and requiring storage under seats, while Virgin Australia reviews policies after a July incident.
The FAA has recorded 660 lithium battery incidents since 2015 involving power banks and other devices.
A January fire on an Air Busan flight, linked to a power bank, caused 27 injuries and led to South Korea’s nationwide restrictions.
Airlines emphasize keeping power banks accessible to allow quick response, as passengers now carry an average of four battery-powered devices.
While Qantas maintains current guidelines, most carriers prohibit checked luggage storage and restrict charging to prevent overheating or thermal runaway.
Las aerolíneas restringen el uso del banco de energía para prevenir incendios, luego de incidentes de seguridad y el aumento de los riesgos de las baterías de litio.