India bans power bank use on flights due to fire risks, requiring them in carry-ons only.

India’s DGCA has banned using power banks to charge devices during flights, including via seat outlets, citing lithium battery fire risks. Power banks must now only be in carry-on bags, not overhead bins or checked luggage, to prevent undetected fires. The rule follows incidents like a Delhi-bound IndiGo flight fire and a Hangzhou-to-Seoul mid-flight blaze. Airlines must update safety protocols, train crews on early fire detection, and ensure proper firefighting measures. Passengers must report any heat, smoke, or odors immediately. Similar rules already apply with airlines like Emirates and Singapore Airlines.