On 25 October 2026 a power bank smoked on an HK Express flight from Hong Kong to Jeju with 236 passengers and 7 crew. One woman burned her left thumb, crew sea…
HK Express allows two power banks per passenger. They cannot be charged from, recharged or kept in overhead bins in flight.
They sealed it in a thermal containment bag and put it in water. Fire crews found no risk of a second fire.
A power bank in a bag under a seat began to smoke. A woman was burned on her left thumb taking it out. 236 passengers and 7 crew were on board.
Airlines may allow two power banks per passenger, and recharging them in flight is strictly prohibited.
An Asiana charger ignited on an Incheon to Hong Kong flight. Crew put it out in one to two minutes.
A power bank in an overhead bin burst into flames on a Hangzhou to Hong Kong flight, which diverted to Fuzhou.
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