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    Japan verbietet ab April die Nutzung von Powerbanks an Bord von Flugzeugen

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    2. tovversh on

      Luckily, a lot of Japan domestic planes have USB charging ports, even more so for international. So this probably isn’t too disruptive. I do hope we can get past lithium ion batteries in personal devices soon though.

    3. briareus08 on

      Already banned on most (all?) international flights, and in a few other countries.

    4. Ihavenoideatall on

      Ok. More airlines are doing it..hmmm… Guess, got to bring books to read….

    5. iamnotafbiagnt on

      I think a couple weeks ago a power bank exploded during a flight so this makes sense

    6. bad_apiarist on

      By „banned“ they mean:

      *The new rule will limit passengers to a total of two spare batteries, including power banks.*

      You can’t have three or more. This is not my understanding of the word banned, but OK article writers.

    7. Silly-avocatoe on

      *From article:*

      Japan’s transport ministry will limit the number of power banks allowed on flights and effectively ban their onboard use starting in mid-April, a move prompted by a recent series of alarming incidents.

      The ministry began accepting public comment on the proposed revision to its Civil Aeronautics regulations on Feb. 27.

      The decision anticipates new international rules expected as early as March from the International Civil Aviation Organization, a specialized United Nations agency.

      **CHECK YOUR MOBILE BATTERIES**

      Currently, mobile batteries in Japan are classified as “spare batteries” and are prohibited in checked luggage.

      For carry-on bags, those exceeding 160 watt-hours are banned, while passengers are limited to two units for those over 100 watt-hours.

      There is no quantity limit for batteries of 100 watt-hours or less.

      The new rule will limit passengers to a total of two spare batteries, including power banks.

      While there is no limit on the number of spare batteries below 100 watt-hours, carrying power banks exceeding 160 watt-hours will remain prohibited.

      Power banks will be capped at two units regardless of power capacity.

      Additionally, charging them on board will be prohibited, and it will be “recommended” that passengers not use them at all.

      As a result, domestic airlines are expected to require passengers to stop using power banks, cementing the effective ban on in-flight use.

    8. UnFelDeZeu on

      >There is no quantity limit for batteries of 100 watt-hours or less.

      This is not a big deal. 100 wh is the limit most of the West uses already.

    9. omegaenergy on

      many international airlines are already more restrictive than what this article is mentioning. e.g. many allow at most 1 power bank, no in flight usage and the power bank has to be under a specific output, basically a power bank beyond is not allowed at all on the plane.

    10. Heldpizza on

      I am surprised this is not globally banned on flights. Power banks are so dangerous and there are a tonne produced by cheap sketchy factories.

    11. manickitty on

      Isn’t this old news? I went to Tokyo last year and this rule was already in place. And it wasn’t an issue considering I only was bringing two anyway

    12. Vast-Establishment50 on

      Reason number 2,643 on why I love my Kindle. 1,500 books and 2 weeks of battery. I almost exclusively fly international and have never had the need to charge a device in flight.

    16. thejourneybegins42 on

      If you’re an android user you could just bring a second, shittier phone just to use it to share the battery.

    17. Darnbeasties on

      Surely they can start including plugs to let people charge devices on planes, and include wifi and….

    18. BluepaiN on

      The rules are also changing in Europe. Within the last 6-8 months or so, you have to have your powerbank with you. You can’t store it in your bag in your overhead compartment.

      I guess they’ve just had one too many cases of batteries going poof.

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