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flag Starting Dec. 2025, major Australian airlines ban power banks on flights due to fire risks, limiting passengers to two devices kept visible and accessible.

flag Starting December 2025, Australia’s major airlines Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia are banning the use and charging of portable power banks on all flights, requiring passengers to keep them visible and accessible under seats or in seat pockets. flag The rule, prompted by a July fire on a Virgin Australia flight caused by an overheated power bank, limits travelers to two devices per person and prohibits storage in overhead bins or checked luggage. flag The change aligns with global safety trends, as airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways implement similar restrictions amid rising lithium battery incidents. flag Aviation experts emphasize that while fires rarely disable aircraft, they can cause damage, diversions, and costly liabilities, prompting a safety-first industry shift.

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