Taiwanese Airlines Ban Portable Chargers on Commercial Flights
One of these devices caught fire on a plane in South Korea, leading to an emergency evacuation.
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Taiwanese airlines have completely banned the use of portable chargers on commercial flights following an emergency incident on a flight in neighboring South Korea.
On January 28, Air Busan flight BX391 was affected by thick smoke after a power bank inside a carry-on bag in the overhead compartment caught fire.
A total of 176 passengers and six crew members were forced to evacuate the Airbus A321 using emergency slides, according to Emirates' media partner Aeroin.
Three passengers sustained minor injuries during the evacuation, while four crew members required medical attention due to smoke inhalation.
Shortly after the incident, the airline decided to ban portable batteries and power banks. Now, airlines in the Republic of China (Taiwan) have followed suit, according to Taiwan News.
Airlines Implementing the Ban
The first airline to impose the ban was China Airlines, Taiwan’s largest carrier, which will prohibit power banks on flights starting March 1.
Meanwhile, Tigerair Taiwan and Starlux Airlines stated that they have always prohibited the use of these devices on their flights.
EVA Air, the country's second-largest airline, confirmed that the ban is already in effect. The airline advises passengers to charge their devices before boarding or use the aircraft’s built-in power outlets. EVA Air also emphasized the importance of keeping power banks turned off during flights to ensure safety.
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