‘Significant’: Why experts back new ban on Qantas, Virgin flightsThe airlines will prohibit use of a popular devices to reduce the risk of mid-flight emergencies.2 min read

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An aviation industry veteran has backed a crackdown on portable power banks to reduce the risk of mid-air disasters.Qantas, QantasLink, Jetstar and Virgin Australia will ban the use of the back-up ...

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Credit: AAPA recent survey showed more than 40 per cent of passengers choose to travel with at least one power bank, a portable pack designed to power phones and tablets on the go.The packs are often powered by rechargeable lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries, which can be highly flammable if incorrectly manufactured, handled or stored.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued more than a dozen power bank recalls since 2020.The US’ Federal Aviation Administration recorded 38 lithium battery incidents on planes in the first half of 2025, following 89 in 2024.‘Real problem’Technology commentator Val Quinn said the battery banks have a lot of energy stored in them and can be dangerous.“The real problem is when they get damaged or they get a really hard knock, and that can compromise the lithium-ion battery inside,” Quinn said.Virgin Australia will prohibit travellers from using battery packs to charge their small electronic devices from December 1.Qantas, QantasLink and Jetstar will follow suit from December 15.The airline changes mean passengers will need to charge their phones and tablets via in-seat power or USB ports.Power banks should not be placed it checked luggage.Cops and neighbour shot dead by ‘psychotic’ brothers not terrorists: inquest3 min readAustralia’s temporary visa debate heats up amid new student and tourist revelation1 min read","kind":"highlight","is_publish_news":true,"is_publish_highlight":false,"is_publish_live":false,"is_publish_wemedia":null,"editions":null,"column":"","sentiment":"-1","news_tag":"policyRegulatory,merge","news_rank":0,"symbols":[],"gpt_button":0,"need_auth":false,"code":"91000000","status":"200"}}}