DGCA bans in-flight use of power banks
Published on: Jan. 5, 2026, 4:01 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Jan 4: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has prohibited passengers from using power banks to charge mobile phones, laptops and other electronic devices during flights, citing serious fire safety risks linked to lithium-ion batteries. Under the revised safety instructions, power banks must be carried only in hand baggage and should not be used at any stage of the flight, including while connected to seat power outlets. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Passengers […]
