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Qantas and Virgin Australia Ban In-Flight Use and Charging of Power Banks From December

Safety reviews following recent lithium-battery fires prompted stricter rules aligned with industry guidance.

Norway Issues Preliminary Report on SAS Carry-On Battery Fire, Classifies Case as Serious

Emirates Bans In-Flight Use of Power Banks Effective October 1

Southwest Sets New Wheelchair Battery Rule Requiring Carry-On Removal on Sept. 25

Air India Begins Dreamliner Retrofit Phase in $400M Fleet Revamp

Southwest Airlines Introduces Portable Charger Visibility Rule for In-Flight Safety