Korean Airlines tighten cabin safety rules with full ban on in-flight power bank use

2026-01-26T11:09:17

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Five South Korean airlines will prohibit in-flight power bank use from January 26, tightening cabin safety rules amid growing concerns over lithium-ion battery fire risks.

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