Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
Summary
Airlines are warning passengers about the risks of lithium-ion batteries on planes because these batteries can overheat and catch fire. Recent incidents, including a fire caused by a power bank on a flight and the destruction of a plane in South Korea, have raised concerns about the safety of these devices during air travel.Key Facts
- A passenger’s battery pack overheated and caught fire on a flight to Las Vegas, causing the plane to land quickly.
- Lithium-ion batteries are among the top fire risks on airplanes, according to the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
- There are about two lithium-ion battery incidents worldwide each week, ranging from smoke to fires.
- In January 2025, a power bank battery caused a fire that destroyed an Air Busan plane on the tarmac.
- The International Air Transport Association started a campaign to educate passengers on traveling safely with lithium batteries.
- Fires involving lithium-ion batteries are not caused by flying but are harder to manage in an airplane cabin.
- More devices and more passengers increase the chance of battery-related incidents.
- Some low-cost batteries and devices, often from East Asia, may have poor quality and safety controls, making them more dangerous.
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