AirAsia Philippines is reinforcing its commitment to aviation safety by implementing stricter regulations on power bank usage in compliance with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
Under the new guidelines, passengers are allowed to carry a maximum of two power banks, each not exceeding 100 watt-hours (Wh). However, these devices must not be stored in overhead compartments and should instead be kept with personal belongings under the seat or in the seat pocket in front. Inflight use of power banks is strictly prohibited due to potential safety risks associated with lithium-ion batteries.
“While we understand that power banks are now part of travel essentials for our guests, safety always comes first at AirAsia. We highly encourage our guests to charge their electronic devices prior to boarding and ensure maximum compliance that is enforced by our highly trained on ground and inflight crew,” according to AirAsia Philippines Communications and Public Affairs Head, First Officer Steve Dailisan.
To ensure compliance, AirAsia Philippines will remind passengers of the policy before boarding. Any guest found using a power bank during the flight will receive a warning. Continued non-compliance may result in confiscation of the device, which will be returned upon landing.
Passengers traveling to South Korea should also be aware of additional regulations. AirAsia Philippines advises guests to check airasia.com or consult AskBo through the AirAsia MOVE App for more details.