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United and Delta Ban Humanoid and Animal‑Like Robots From Passenger Flights

Carriers say the move responds to battery fire hazards and handling risks and could change how airlines treat emerging robotic aides.

Japan Airlines Bans Cabin Crew From Drinking During Layovers

EasyJet Flight Diverts After Power Bank Found Charging in Checked Luggage

U.S. Airlines Tighten Power Bank Rules as American’s New Limits Take Effect

American Airlines Sets Two-Power-Bank Limit With In-Flight Visibility Rule

Southwest Limits Passengers to One Portable Charger and Bans Overhead Storage

Singapore Sets Two-Power-Bank Limit for Flights From April 15

Hanjin Group's Five Airlines to Ban In-Flight Power Bank Use Starting Monday

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

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