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Japan Bans Storing Power Banks to Boost Flight Safety

7/4/2025

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Japan's transport ministry is taking a bold step to enhance air safety by enforcing new regulations on power banks. Starting July 8, passengers must keep their power banks visible during flights, as storing them in overhead compartments is now banned. This decision comes after alarming battery fire incidents, including a recent one in South Korea, highlighting the urgent need for these precautions.

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Japan's transport ministry is taking a bold step to enhance air safety by enforcing new regulations on power banks. Starting July 8, passengers must keep their power banks visible during flights, as storing them in overhead compartments is now banned. This decision comes after alarming battery fire incidents, including a recent one in South Korea, highlighting the urgent need for these precautions.