South Korea’s Air Busan will no longer allow passengers to keep power banks in luggage stored in overhead cabins – a cautious move following a fire that devastated one of its airplanes last week.
Starting this February 7, all passenger carry-on bags will be inspected at the boarding gates. Those not containing power banks will be tagged and allowed for storage in overhead cabins. This measure will begin on trial routes before being expanded to all flights.
The airline will require power banks to be kept with passengers so overheating, smoke or fire incidents can quickly be dealt with immediately.
Furthermore, crew will undergo additional fire training and aircraft will carry additional fire containment equipment.
