Emirates has become the latest airline to ban power banks over fears of fire and explosions. Emirates has joined a raft of airlines in banning the tech devices, with the ban imposed from 1 October 2025 following a safety review.

The airline warned that the device will not be allowed to be used in aircraft cabins for fear of “dangerous consequences like fire, explosions, and the release of toxic gases”.

It said in a statement: “There has been a significant growth in customers using power banks in recent years, resulting in an increasing number of lithium battery-related incidents onboard flights across the wider aviation industry.

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“New regulations will significantly reduce risks associated with power banks by pr

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