Cathay Pacific will comply with stricter Hong Kong rules on power banks
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Hong Kong’s Civil Aviation Department said on March 24 it would not permit the use or charging of the battery packs mid-air.
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HONG KONG - Cathay Pacific Airways has been forced to fall into line with its airline peers on rules governing portable power banks after the Hong Kong government banned the use of the devices in-flight.
Hong Kong’s Civil Aviation Department said on March 24 it would not permit the use or charging of the battery packs mid-air.
It also said passenger cannot store them in overhead lockers after several incidents of them causing fires on board aircraft
Hong Kong’s de-facto flag carrier acknowledged the latest ruling by the aviation regulator.
“We recognise the importance of continuous improvement in aviation safety and support measures to reduce risks associated with the use of lithium battery-powered devices,” it said in a statement. “Cathay will fully comply with the regulations.”
The move by the government brings Cathay and other local airlines into line with other regional carriers that made similar moves earlier, including Singapore Airlines
