Five airlines under South Korea's Hanjin Group, including Korean Air, announced today (Jan. 23) that the use of power banks in aircraft cabins will be prohibited starting Jan. 26.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the ban applies to Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul on both domestic and international flights. Passengers will no longer be allowed to use power banks to charge electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, or digital cameras during flights.
Power banks that meet capacity and quantity regulations can still be brought into the cabin. However, travelers must place the power bank in a sealed bag or cover the charging ports with insulating tape before boarding.
Once inside the cabin, power banks must not be stored in overhead compartments and should instead be carried on the passenger or placed under the seat.
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