Air travellers urged to ditch power banks as more airlines ban in-flight use

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Connor MycroftJanuary 23, 2026 at 12:41 PM

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Hong Kong air travelers are being advised to avoid using and bringing power banks on flights due to increasing airline restrictions. Hanjin Group's five South Korean airlines, including Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, will ban the use of power banks on board starting January 26 as part of enhanced safety measures. A Hong Kong tour operator, WWPKG, is recommending travelers leave power banks at home and instead bring charging cables to utilize available in-seat outlets. Passengers flying with these airlines are also prohibited from charging power banks on board and must keep them within reach, not in overhead bins. The restrictions are being implemented to prioritize flight safety.

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Jin Air 40% Yonhap News Agency 40% Air Seoul 40% Air Busan 40% Korean Air 50% Asiana Airlines 50% WWPKG 60% Yuen Chun-ning 60% South Korea 70% Hanjin Group 70% Hong Kong 80%

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power banks 100% air travel 80% flight safety 70% airlines 70% in-flight use 60% portable batteries 50% charging cables 50% electronic devices 40%

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Center-Right (0.50)

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Hong Kong

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