Wanting to use a power bank during your flight on Qantas or Virgin Australia?
No go from next month after a series of incidents - including fires - on several carriers.
Australia’s big two airline groups are to ban the inflight use of all power banks, news hub Travel Mole reports.
Virgin will start imposing restrictions from December 1 with Qantas, QantasLink and Jetstar imposing similar restrictions effective from December 15.
Virgin says it will allow Ino more than two power banks to be carried - and they must be accessible and within sight during the flight.
They cannot be used or charged, and high-power devices (above) must get advance airline approval.
“Globally, more lithium battery-powered devices are now being carried by travellers, and while these items are generally safe, this move will minimise any potential risks,” Virgin COO Chris Snook said.
While power bank use is banned, the airlines said charging devices will still be permitted using in-seat charging ports where available.
Where available being the key.
Several international carriers including Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines have banned the use of power banks on board.
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