Air Busan, Plane Fire and Ban Popular Travel Gadget

Airline Becomes First To Ban Popular Travel Gadget After Plane Fire
South Korean budget carrier Air Busan has become the world’s first airline to ban portable chargers from overhead bins. The policy change comes after a fire — suspected to have been caused by a lithium battery — severely damaged one of its passenger jets.
Airline Bans Portable Chargers From Overhead Bins After Fire Destroyed Plane
A South Korean airline no longer allows portable power banks in baggage stored in overhead bins, citing lithium-battery fire risk.
Airline becomes first in world to ban travel gadget from overhead compartments
South Korea is now introducing new safety measures to prevent a similar incident from occurring, with additional airport checks.
Airline becomes first in the world to ban popular phone gadget after horror plane fire
After a plane caught fire in South Korea, Air Busan announced passengers will no longer be allowed to store portable chargers in overhead compartments due to safety reasons
South Korea to ban in-flight power bank charging after plane fire
Transport ministry also prohibits passengers from storing portable batteries and e-cigarettes in overhead cabin bins.
Airline becomes first to ban top travel gadget from luggage after huge plane fire
Korean airline Air Busan has announced that the gadget would be banned from hand luggage. Many airlines ban them from checked bags but not carry-ons.
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