Overview
- Passengers may not use power banks to charge devices at any time during a flight, including through aircraft seat power outlets.
- Power banks and spare lithium batteries are permitted only in hand baggage and are not to be placed in overhead bins due to delayed fire detection risks.
- Airlines have been directed to review risk assessments, strengthen crew training and onboard firefighting readiness, and file prompt incident reports with the DGCA.
- Airports have been asked to display clear safety messages and educate travelers on safe handling, with guidance such as covering terminals or using protective cases for spare batteries.
- Carriers have begun announcing the prohibition during boarding and inflight briefings as officials stress tighter enforcement following recent incidents, including an IndiGo taxiing fire in Delhi and a South Korea airport blaze.