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Power banks on flights: Why lithium-ion batteries pose fire risk
Gulf News
|August 12, 2025
Rising incidents spur stricter controls on devices onboard
Airlines worldwide are tightening restrictions on power bank usage aboard flights. The reason: there are rising concerns over lithium-ion battery safety.
At least 12 incidents of onboard fire had been reported since 2004, with the latest incident being the Virgin Flight VA1528 on July 21, 2025.
The rules are evolving. The single aim: minimise the risk of battery fires disrupting flights. Notably, starting October 1, 2025, Emirates has banned the use of power banks while in-flight.
What's the risk?
This story is from the August 12, 2025 edition of Gulf News.
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