Starting April 7th, passengers traveling with domestic carriers will no longer be allowed to use power banks for charging electronic devices mid-flight, as per new rules issued by the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) on Monday.
[F]rom April 7 onwards, local carriers must ensure that their passengers do not utilize power banks for charging portable electronics or for recharging themselves during flights,” stated the CAD in a press release issued on Monday. “Additionally, storing power banks in overhead bins will be strictly forbidden as of this same date.
This follows a fire that erupted at an
An Air Busan aircraft experienced an incident during takeoff on January 28.
At South Korea’s Gimhae International Airport, the aircraft was about to take off for Hong Kong when everyone onboard was safely disembarked. Seven people sustained injuries during this process. Preliminary inquiries indicate that a portable power bank might have detonated inside an overhead storage bin.
For many years, airlines have prohibited lithium-ion batteries from being checked as baggage. Some carriers have recently extended this ban to include these batteries even when carried onboard or stored in overhead compartments.
“For all inquiries, travelers are encouraged to verify with the respective airlines regarding the most recent regulations prior to their departure,” the CAD stated on Monday.
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