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From Japan to Australia: Why More Countries Are Banning In‑Flight Power Bank Use and What Travelers Must Know
From Japan to Australia: Why More Countries Are Banning In‑Flight Power Bank Use and What Travelers Must Know A rapid increase in lithium battery incidents in aircraft cabins has led to tighter controls on power banks across multiple aviation markets. The use of these devices to charge phones, laptops or other electronics in the air is now being either fully prohibited or heavily restricted by regulators and airlines in several countries. A clear distinction is being drawn between simply carrying power banks on board and actively using them during flight, with...