Air China Power Bank Fire Highlights Rising Airline Crackdowns on Lithium Batteries
A battery fire onboard an Air China flight has renewed attention on the growing risk posed by lithium power banks… Read More »
Power Bank Explosion Sets Passenger on Fire at Melbourne Airport Lounge
Travelers at Australia’s Melbourne International Airport were forced to evacuate after a man caught fire in the Qantas Airways business… Read More »
Emirates Bans Power Banks on All Flights
Emirates has introduced strict new safety rules banning the use of portable power banks on all its flights starting October… Read More »
Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Ban In-Flight Power Bank Use
Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air have introduced a new safety measure banning the use of power banks during flights, citing… Read More »
Emirates Bans Power Banks on Flights Over Fire Safety Risks
Emirates has become the largest airline to ban the use of portable power banks on all flights, citing safety concerns… Read More »
Turkey May Ban Power Banks on Flights After Fire Risk Incident
Turkey is considering a ban on portable chargers, or power banks, on flights due to increasing safety concerns, according to… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Bans Charging Power Banks in Bags
Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines will no longer allow passengers to charge devices using power banks stowed inside carry-on bags,… Read More »
Two passengers suffer minor injuries after power bank fire on Scoot flight
The incident took place as the aircraft was taxiing for departure at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport. Two passengers have suffered… Read More »
Havana Air Files for Chapter 11 as Airline Bankruptcies Mount in 2025
With just days remaining in 2025, the wave of airline bankruptcies affecting small and mid-sized carriers shows no sign of… Read More »
Hopper and Lloyds Bank Launch Travel Booking Portal for U.K. Cardholders
HTS, the B2B arm of travel platform Hopper, has partnered with Lloyds Bank to launch a new travel booking portal… Read More »
NTSB Investigates Two Near Misses at Burbank and JFK Airports
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recently issued preliminary reports on two critical airline incidents classified as “close calls”… Read More »
Brazil’s Gol Airline Appoints New CFO Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
In a significant corporate reshuffle amid its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, Brazilian airline Gol has announced the appointment of Eduardo Gotilla… Read More »
Choice Hotels Continues to Expand Its Upscale Offerings With New Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport
Choice Hotels is intensifying its presence in the upscale hotel market with significant expansions to its Cambria Hotels brand. This… Read More »
Go First Lenders to Contest Changes in India’s Bankruptcy Laws Amidst Aircraft Repossession Concerns
Lenders grappling with the financial implications of Go First’s insolvency are gearing up to challenge the Directorate General of Civil… Read More »
Jindal Power Emerges as Leading Contender to Acquire Go First Amidst Reports of Multiple Bidders
In a recent development, various entities have expressed interest in acquiring the insolvent airline Go First (GOW, Mumbai International), and… Read More »
U.S. Bank Parent Company to Acquire TravelBank
U.S. Bank’s parent company U.S. Bancorp is acquiring SME-focused travel and expense platform TravelBank, the company announced on Tuesday. TravelBank… Read More »
ATR Will ‘Piggy-bank’ on Airbus for Hydrogen-fuel Technology
ATR will consider hydrogen fuel as part of its drive to improve the environmental performance of its regional airliners, though… Read More »
Norwegian exits restructuring, Swedish unit seeks bankruptcy
On schedule, Norwegian (DY, Oslo Gardermoen) emerged on May 26 from its six-month restructuring process under bankruptcy protection, with less… Read More »
United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency U-Turn After Passenger’s Laptop Falls Into Cargo Hold
A United Airlines flight from Washington Dulles to Rome was forced to make an unexpected mid-flight U-turn on October 15,… Read More »
FAA Orders Crackdown on Carry-On Bags During Emergencies
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking aim at a growing safety hazard: passengers refusing to leave their carry-on… Read More »
Airlines Tighten Rules on Portable Chargers
Airlines worldwide are imposing stricter rules on portable chargers and power banks as safety concerns over lithium-ion batteries grow. While… Read More »
Southwest Airlines to Require Lithium Battery Removal on Wheelchairs
Starting September 25, Southwest Airlines will require passengers traveling with powered wheelchairs and scooters that use removable lithium batteries to… Read More »
Device Smoke Forces Diversion of American Flight
An American Airlines flight bound for Phoenix was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport on August 23 after smoke from… Read More »
Battery Fires on Planes Highlight Growing Safety Risk
Recent in-flight incidents underscore the hidden danger of lithium-ion batteries aboard aircraft, prompting airlines and regulators to tighten restrictions on… Read More »
Understanding New Asian Regulations on Portable Battery Restrictions for Flights
Recent incidents have prompted some Asian airlines to tighten restrictions on portable batteries. Passengers may need to repack or turn… Read More »
easyJet Flight Evacuated After Vape Explodes in Carry-On Bag
An easyJet flight to London was abruptly evacuated during boarding on September 17, 2024, after a vape reportedly exploded inside… Read More »