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An airline has issued the first-ever ban on charging power banks in overhead bins.
Air Busan will not allow portable chargers to be stored there after a fireplace that destroyed a passenger jet was suspected of being sparked by a lithium battery, Reuters reported.
Lithium batteries, a form of rechargeable battery often present in laptops and power banks, are prohibited from being placed in checked bags as they might spark flames, in response to aviation safety regulations.
The South Korean budget airline will now inspect all carry-on baggage at boarding gates to ensure power banks will not be placed in overhead storage.
Passengers will now be instructed to maintain travel chargers with them so any potential overheating, smoke or fire can be noticed in a more timely manner.
An investigation into the reason for the flames that engulfed the aircraft last week has begun, but officials have yet to announce a certain cause.
Air Busan can even increase crew fire training and fire containment equipment on board planes.
The recent fire occurred while the plane was preparing for departure to Hong Kong, and a flight attendant spotted the flames coming from the overhead storage area.
Everyone aboard was safely evacuated.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised concerns about lithium batteries because the organization noted a 388% surge in fires brought on by the devices over the past decade.
Three incidents involving extreme heat, smoke or fire brought on by lithium batteries have already been reported this 12 months.
A latest report from UL Standards has warned of the danger they will present to air travel.
“Devices containing these batteries mustn’t be stored in checked luggage,” the report reminded travelers.
“As a substitute, keeping all lithium-ion battery-powered devices inside arm’s reach can sharply reduce the danger of an incident occurring.”
Check your luggage!
An airline has issued the first-ever ban on charging power banks in overhead bins.
Air Busan will not allow portable chargers to be stored there after a fireplace that destroyed a passenger jet was suspected of being sparked by a lithium battery, Reuters reported.
Lithium batteries, a form of rechargeable battery often present in laptops and power banks, are prohibited from being placed in checked bags as they might spark flames, in response to aviation safety regulations.
The South Korean budget airline will now inspect all carry-on baggage at boarding gates to ensure power banks will not be placed in overhead storage.
Passengers will now be instructed to maintain travel chargers with them so any potential overheating, smoke or fire can be noticed in a more timely manner.
An investigation into the reason for the flames that engulfed the aircraft last week has begun, but officials have yet to announce a certain cause.
Air Busan can even increase crew fire training and fire containment equipment on board planes.
The recent fire occurred while the plane was preparing for departure to Hong Kong, and a flight attendant spotted the flames coming from the overhead storage area.
Everyone aboard was safely evacuated.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised concerns about lithium batteries because the organization noted a 388% surge in fires brought on by the devices over the past decade.
Three incidents involving extreme heat, smoke or fire brought on by lithium batteries have already been reported this 12 months.
A latest report from UL Standards has warned of the danger they will present to air travel.
“Devices containing these batteries mustn’t be stored in checked luggage,” the report reminded travelers.
“As a substitute, keeping all lithium-ion battery-powered devices inside arm’s reach can sharply reduce the danger of an incident occurring.”
