Ban on Power Banks in Flights.

Singapore Air Line Banned Power Bank on Flights.

Due to the accident in Korean Air line Busan air by power bank, The different airlines in the world are imposing ban on carrying power bank on board.The most recent airline to prohibit passengers from carrying portable power banks on board is Singapore Airlines.

Beginning on April 1, passengers on Singapore Airlines flights will not be permitted to use power banks to charge gadgets like cellphones. Additionally, they will not be allowed to use the on-board USB ports to directly charge a power bank.

Although travelers will still be allowed to bring a power bank on the aircraft, it must be kept in their carry-on luggage and is not allowed in checked baggage.

According to an airline statement, "customers may bring power banks with a capacity of up to 100Wh without special approval, while those between 100Wh and 160Wh require airline approval."

"We want customers to know that our first priority will always be safety."

Singapore Airlines' move is in line with several other airlines that have imposed stringent guidelines about what can be brought on board and used while flying.

Following a massive fire on board earlier this month, Korean carrier Air Busan prohibited customers from carrying power banks in their hand bags.

The plane was too severely damaged and was put out of service, even though no one was killed in the disaster. New regulations now require that all power banks be carried on the person.

Eva Air, which has its headquarters in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, will stop allowing its passengers to use power banks on board as of March 1.

The onboard power outlets, which contain both AC and USB-A connectors, are advised to be used instead. The similar regulation will be implemented by China Airlines on March 1.

Although they can still be brought in hand luggage, some airlines, such as Tigerair and Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines, have already prohibited customers from using them on board.

Qantas and other Australian airlines have stringent regulations as well.

According to the Qantas website, "Baggage containing non-removable lithium batteries or powerbanks is prohibited."

"The lithium battery or lithium power bank must be taken out of the luggage if it is checked. The powerbank or lithium battery that has been removed must only be carried in carry-on luggage.

"Powerbanks and non-lithium batteries can stay in the bag and be transported as checked or carry-on luggage."

It is believed that Scoot, Singapore Airlines' low-cost airline, has also embraced the same regulations.

According to the South China Morning Post, rival airline Cathay Pacific Airways has stated that it has "assessed all the risks" of permitting passengers to continue using power banks while flying, but that it will not be changing its policy.

Currently, travelers are permitted to bring and utilize 160Wh power banks and portable battery chargers within the aircraft. However, during the flight, passengers are not permitted to use their USB ports or in-seat outlets to recharge their gadgets. However, once on board, the power banks can be utilized to recharge electrical gadgets.