Can I pack my power bank in hold luggage on a holiday flight?
· ITV News
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- • Airline passengers are advised not to pack power banks in hold luggage due to fire risk.
- • Reports of overheating or malfunctioning devices increased from 123 to 206 in 2024.
- • Summer holiday travel period is at risk due to the safety hazard posed by lithium batteries.
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Airline passengers are being urged not to pack power banks in their hold luggage due to the fire risk. Reports of overheating or malfunctioning devices have increased, with 123 incidents in 2024 and 206 last year.
The warning comes ahead of the busy summer holiday travel period, as lithium batteries are now the number one safety risk.
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