Several airlines in Asia have updated their guidance on carrying lithium batteries onboard. The batteries are in devices such as cellphones and e-cigarettes, and can malfunction to produce smoke, fire ...

A spare power bank is a possible cause of a fire that engulfed an Air Busan 298690.KS plane in January, South Korea's transport ministry said on Friday, citing interim investigation results.

In 2024, three incidents every two weeks of overheating lithium batteries on planes were recorded globally by the U.S.

Singapore Airlines is the latest airline to put a ban on passengers using portable power banks on board the carrier’s aircraft.

There are already various rules for carrying power banks on airplanes. Airlines from East Asia are tightening them now, likely out of concern about fires.

Airlines in multiple Asian countries recently introduced new rules regarding rechargeable batteries after a fire destroyed an aircraft in South Korea. Each airline responded differently, highlighting ...

With on-board incidents on the rise, more and more airlines are deciding to ban the use of power bank battery packs in their ...

Singapore Airlines is the latest airline to put a ban on passengers using portable power banks on board the carrier’s aircraft.

Some airlines in Asia are tightening restrictions. You may have to repack or turn off your batteries before boarding flights ...

Korean Air is set to undergo one of the most significant transformations in its history. In what marks its first major ...

New restrictions on lithium batteries are being rolled out across South Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan, following a rise in ...