Original Title
Qantas, Virgin Ban Power Banks on Flights as Fire Concerns Grow
Original Content
and Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd. will ban the use of power banks on flights amid rising concerns about the risk of fire from defective or damaged devices.
Summary
(One sentence, author’s summary: Power banks will be banned on flights by Qantas and Virgin Australia due to increasing concerns about fire risks from defective or damaged devices.)
Key Points
- Qantas and Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd. impose a ban on power banks on flights.
- The ban is driven by concerns about fire risks from defective or damaged devices.
Notes
Power banks pose a fire hazard on aircraft, prompting carriers to restrict their use
Authorities and airlines are taking precautions to minimize in-flight fire risks associated with portable electronic devices
Author's Resume
The article reports that Qantas and Virgin Australia will ban power banks on flights due to fire risk concerns from defective or damaged devices.