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Title: Japan To Ban In-Flight Use of Power Banks

Link: https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/26/03/02/...

Japan will effectively ban the in-flight use of power banks starting in mid-
April after a "recent series of alarming incidents," reports the Asahi
Shimbun. From the report: 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.

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