Overview

• The Civil Aviation Authority reminds travellers that stowing lithium-ion power banks in checked luggage can trigger thermal runaway and uncontrollable fires
• Despite the ban dating back to 2016, many holidaymakers remain unaware that portable chargers must stay out of hold baggage
• EasyJet allows up to two power banks of 100 Wh or less in cabin luggage when each device is individually protected against short circuits
• British Airways permits batteries up to 100 Wh in cabin baggage and two spare cells rated 100–160 Wh provided they are insulated from metal contact
• Some airlines, such as Air Busan, demand that passengers keep power banks on their person at all times and require smart luggage batteries to be disconnected before boarding