Qantas Group, Jetstar and Virgin Australia ban in‑flight use and charging of power banks from 15 Dec 2025

The Qantas Group will prohibit use and charging of portable power banks onboard Qantas, QantasLink and Jetstar flights from 15 December 2025; customers may still carry a limited number (up to two) in carry‑on. The move responds to fire‑safety concerns and could prompt similar international measures.

Discovered 2025-11-20T09:20:07.947855-08:00 | 2025-11-20T09:20:07.947855-08:00

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  • Effective 15 Dec 2025, the Qantas Group will ban the use and charging of portable power banks onboard and limit carriage to a small number (reported up to two), creating immediate operational changes for cabin crews, ground handling and passenger communications.
  • The decision follows other recent carrier and regulator actions addressing lithium‑battery fire risk, including Emirates' ban on power bank use from 1 Oct 2025 and South Korea's new insulation‑tape and plastic‑bag rules for portable batteries.
  • This adds to a series of near‑term safety policy changes that airlines, regulators and insurers are implementing to mitigate cabin fire risks from portable batteries; compliance, passenger briefings and enforcement will be practical priorities.

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