Southeast Asia’s aviation safety conversation is changing: power banks are now a trade issue

Airlines across Asia continue tightening rules around lithium batteries and power banks. Current guidance generally places power banks in cabin baggage rather than checked luggage, while many airlines impose additional restrictions on where they can be stored or used onboard.
This has become a practical issue for agents, group operators and corporate travel managers, because inconsistent airline rules can create problems at airports.

B2B takeaway: Pre-departure advisories should now include airline-specific power-bank rules, particularly for Asian itineraries involving multiple carriers.