Portable power banks are increasingly causing safety issues on flights, leading to premature landings and cancellations due to overheating and fires. Aviation authorities like the ICAO and IATA have implemented new restrictions, limiting the number of power banks per person and banning their use with in-seat power outlets. Several airlines have enacted further bans or restrictions on power bank usage and placement, while some countries have introduced nationwide prohibitions on domestic flights. AI
RANK_REASON New specifications from the ICAO and IATA, along with airline-specific bans, represent a significant policy shift in aviation safety. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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