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16-02-2025, 08:43 AM
The new safety guideline, effective March 1, will be applicable to flights of Korean-owned airlines departing from the country. While the ministry cannot enforce the guideline on foreign airlines, it will “work with overseas airlines flying from Korea” in the near future.
Passengers will have to attach insulation tape to cover up the ports of their power banks or carry them in a transparent plastic bag or protective pouches when bringing the them onboard.
They will also be required to either carry the batteries near their body or have the power banks within sight — and not in overhead bins. It will also be prohibited to use power banks or in-flight power outlets to charge them.
The rule applies also to e-cigarettes as they are also prone to accidents, according to the ministry. Batteries included in phones, laptops and other devices will be exempt from the new regulation, as they have boards designed to prevent short circuits.
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Passengers will have to attach insulation tape to cover up the ports of their power banks or carry them in a transparent plastic bag or protective pouches when bringing the them onboard.
They will also be required to either carry the batteries near their body or have the power banks within sight — and not in overhead bins. It will also be prohibited to use power banks or in-flight power outlets to charge them.
The rule applies also to e-cigarettes as they are also prone to accidents, according to the ministry. Batteries included in phones, laptops and other devices will be exempt from the new regulation, as they have boards designed to prevent short circuits.
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