Portable charger problems on flights 'on the rise', watchdog warns
Summary
The UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has warned that problems with portable chargers on flights are increasing. Passengers must follow rules about carrying power banks on planes to prevent fire risks, such as not putting them in checked luggage and not charging them onboard.Key Facts
- Portable chargers (power banks) can overheat or catch fire, creating safety risks on planes.
- The CAA advises passengers to carry power banks in hand luggage, not checked bags.
- Each passenger is limited to two power banks on flights.
- Passengers must not use or charge power banks while on the plane.
- An EasyJet flight was diverted to Rome after a passenger placed a power bank in checked baggage.
- Incidents involving lithium-ion battery overheating on flights have increased by 15% since 2019.
- The CAA plans a summer campaign with UK airlines to educate travelers on safe power bank use.
- Passengers are encouraged to buy high-quality power banks and handle them carefully.
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