India Bans Power Bank Use on Flights Amid Fire Risks

• DGCA bans in-flight use and charging of power banks due to fire risks from lithium batteries.
• Power banks now allowed only in hand luggage, not overhead bins, to ensure quick access in emergencies.
• Airlines must make announcements, report incidents, and train crew on lithium battery fire protocols.
• Lithium-ion batteries, though common, pose fire hazards if damaged, overcharged, or defective, leading to "thermal runaway."
• Other airlines and countries like South Korea have also implemented similar restrictions.

Why It Matters: DGCA restricts power bank use on flights to enhance safety, citing lithium battery fire risks.