Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its budget carrier Scoot will prohibit passengers from using or charging power banks on flights beginning April 1, 2025. The airlines announced this safety measure on March 12 through their official Facebook pages. New Restrictions Target Battery Fire Risks Under the new policy, passengers cannot: SIA cited compliance with the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations as the basis for this decision, noting that power banks are classified as lithium batteries and pose potential fire hazards. “The SIA Group complies with the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations regarding the carriage of … Continue reading Singapore Airlines and Scoot Ban In-Flight Power Bank Use Starting April 1