Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways has said it "assessed all the risks" in allowing the continued use of power banks on flights, after Singapore Airlines followed the lead of some other Asian carriers by barring passengers from charging electronics with the devices.

Singapore Airlines will introduce restrictions on the carriage of power banks on its flights from next month. The post Singapore Airlines enforces new restrictions on carrying power banks appeared first on SA People.

HONG KONG] Singapore Airlines will ban the use of portable power banks on flights from next month, splitting from regional rival Cathay Pacific Airways, after batteries were suspected to have led to fires or smoke in planes.

Singapore Airlines will impose restrictions on the carriage of power banks on its flights. The airline, which flies to Johannesburg and Cape Town, will introduce restrictions on the carriage and use of power banks on its flights.

SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) and its subsidiary, low-cost airline Scoot, are banning the use and charging of power banks during flights beginning April 1.“The SIA G

Singapore Airlines is the latest airline to put a ban on passengers using portable power banks on board the carrier’s aircraft.

Singapore Airlines and its budget subsidiary, Scoot, have announced that passengers will be prohibited from using power banks to charge their devices during flights starting April 1 due to safety concerns.