Traveling with power banks is allowed, charging devices during flights is not: new Hong Kong rules
Kyiv • UNN
Hong Kong's aviation regulator has banned charging devices from power banks and storing them in overhead luggage compartments on airplanes. The reason is cases of lithium battery ignition.
Hong Kong's aviation regulator has tightened requirements for the use of power banks on board aircraft.
UNN reports with reference to South China Morning Post.
Hong Kong bans charging electronic devices with power banks during flights. From April 7, the new rules also prohibit placing power banks in overhead lockers.
Hong Kong's aviation regulator has tightened requirements for the use of power banks on board aircraft, banning passengers from using them to charge any portable electronic devices or recharge such batteries during flights from April 7.
Nevertheless, the decision does not prohibit air travel with power banks
Passengers are still allowed to travel with external batteries and store them in bags under the seat or in seat back pockets, with some restrictions, according to aviation insiders.
Reasons for the innovation
The Civil Aviation Department expressed serious concern on Monday about recent safety incidents involving passengers using lithium external batteries on board aircraft.
Recall
In an apartment on the 6th floor in Odesa, a power bank exploded, causing a fire and damage to the door, window and balcony. Rescuers of the State Emergency Service quickly extinguished the fire, there were no casualties.