Singapore Airlines and budget subsidiary Scoot ban use of power banks on flights
The Singapore Air group, including budget carrier Scoot, said passengers won’t be allowed to charge power banks via onboard ...
Rules for Portable Batteries on Planes Are Changing. Here’s What to Know.
Some airlines in Asia are tightening restrictions. You may have to repack or turn off your batteries before boarding flights ...
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In-flight use of power banks banned as airlines take greater caution
Air Astana, Singapore Airlines, Scoot, EVA Air, China Airlines, and Thai Airways are among airlines that have recently ...
Factbox-Airlines that have updated their lithium battery policies
In 2024, three incidents every two weeks of overheating lithium batteries on planes were recorded globally by the U.S.
Fire started by prisoner in Whanganui Prison; assaults staff member
A Whanganui Prison staff member was reportedly assaulted by an inmate who started a fire in his cell by setting a mattress ...
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‘A year to build foundation’: Philly’s Mexican Indigenous communities celebrate the Mexica New Year
Mexican Indigenous community members from Philadelphia and surrounding areas gathered Saturday to celebrate the Mexica New Year, which marks the start of the Aztec calendar.
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Airlines brings new rules for portable batteries
Muscat: The rules around flying with portable batteries are becoming increasingly confusing as some airlines in Asia change ...
Oily rag ‘bursting into flames’ cause of fire in former Whanganui fish and chip shop
The cause of a fire in a former Whanganui fish and chip shop was an oily rag seen on CCTV footage bursting into flames. The ...
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Asia’s Airlines Crack Down on Lithium Batteries as Fire Risks Rise
New restrictions on lithium batteries are being rolled out across South Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan, following a rise in ...
Two more airlines introduce strict travel gadget ban for hand luggage passengers
TWO more airlines have introduced a strict ban on power banks being used on flights – and Brits will be affected. Both Thai Airways – Thailand’s flag carrier – and AirAsia ...
The 32 greatest swashbuckler movies ever made
Often spun from English folklore or French literature, swashbuckler movies usually entail valiant rogues who don't hide from ...