An important information has come to light for the passengers traveling by air. Many airlines and aviation authorities have increased the strictness on the use of power banks during flights. In some cases, power bank charging during flights has been banned, while in some cases new rules have been implemented regarding keeping them in the cabin bag. The question arises that why is power bank, which has become very common in everyday life, considered so dangerous in aircraft?

What is the danger associated with power bank?

According to experts, the power bank is equipped with a lithium-ion battery. This battery can become a major cause of danger inside the aircraft. If the power bank is defective, fake or becomes excessively hot, the risk of fire or explosion increases. Such incidents are easier to handle on the ground, but thousands of feet up in the air the situation can be extremely serious.

Cases have come to light earlier also

Officials associated with the aviation sector say that in the past years, incidents like smoke coming out of the power bank, overheating and fire inside the flight have been recorded. Although in most of the cases the situation was brought under control in time, but these incidents definitely increased the concern of the security agencies.

Why was the use banned?

Due to limited space and lack of oxygen during flight, the situation of fire can be extremely dangerous. If a lithium battery catches fire, it is not easy to extinguish it. This is the reason why many airlines do not allow power banks to be kept in check-in bags and also prohibit its use in cabin bags.

Apart from this, charging the power bank or charging the mobile with it during the flight is also considered risky, as it increases the chances of the battery overheating.

What are the rules for passengers

Most airlines allow passengers to carry only power banks with limited capacity (mAh or Wh). Some airlines have given clear instructions that the power bank should not be used by taking it out of the bag during the flight. Suspicious or high capacity power banks can also be confiscated during security checks.

Advice given to passengers

Before traveling by air, passengers must check the baggage policy of the airlines. Avoid using cheap or unbranded power banks and if the power bank is getting hot or looks swollen, do not carry it with you.

These rules imposed keeping in mind the safety of passengers can definitely create inconvenience, but their purpose is to prevent any major accident. A little caution can make air travel safe.

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