Power bank fires prompt a fresh look at airline safety rules
India, Oct. 13 -- A Chennai-bound IndiGo flight had to make an emergency landing in Hyderabad on October 11, after a passenger's power bank caught fire mid-air, filling the cabin with smoke. A similar power bank explosion took place in May too on a Chandigarh-bound flight. Most airlines and aviation safety groups only allow upto two power banks or extra lithium batteries on flight per passenger. Under the 2025 aircraft safety rules, failing to follow battery transport guidelines can result in huge fines. Following the recent incidents, frequent flyers and travel vloggers are urging people to follow the safety rules....
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