Airlines are introducing stricter safety measures for portable batteries after a serious fire on a South Korean Air Busan flight in January 2025. Germany’s Lufthansa is at the forefront in Europe, implementing new rules to reduce the risk of similar incidents. Stricter Policies for In-Flight Use Passengers on Lufthansa flights are no longer allowed to use power banks to charge devices during the flight or connect them to the aircraft’s infotainment systems. While batteries are still permitted in cabin luggage, storing them in overhead compartments is now banned. Travelers must keep power banks on their person or under the seat…
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