Power banks barred on flights for charging; Minister Naidu cites ‘safety concerns’—Check guidelines here
The aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has banned the use of power banks to charge phones or other devices during flights, including via in-seat power outlets, following a series of global incidents where lithium batteries overheated or caught fire. While citing “safety concerns”, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu told NDTV…