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Nov 25, 2025 · Cgkik

Qantas and Virgin Australia Ban Power Bank Usage on Flights Following Safety Incidents

Australia's two largest airlines are implementing comprehensive bans on power bank usage aboard their aircraft following a series of lithium battery fires, with Virgin Australia's restrictions taking effect December 1 and Qantas Group airlines following on December 15.

The sweeping new policies affect all flights operated by Virgin Australia, Qantas, QantasLink, and Jetstar, fundamentally changing how passengers can charge their electronic devices during travel.

Virgin Australia Fire Sparks Industry Response

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