Watch: DGCA bans use of power banks for charging during flights
The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a strict clarification banning the use of power banks to charge mobile phones or any electronic devices during flights. The decision follows multiple global incidents involving lithium battery fires on board aircraft.
Can you use a power bank on a flight? The answer is now a clear NO.
The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a strict clarification banning the use of power banks to charge mobile phones or any electronic devices during flights. The decision follows multiple global incidents involving lithium battery fires on board aircraft.
In this video, we explain:
• What the DGCA’s latest rule says
• Why lithium batteries pose a serious safety risk mid-air
• Where power banks are allowed and where they are banned
• What airlines and cabin crew have been directed to do
• What passengers must remember before boarding their next flight
If you are travelling soon, this update is essential.
Watch till the end to stay informed and fly safe.
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