Eva Air to ban portable chargers on all flights

Currently, the airline's regulations allow portable chargers and lithium batteries to be stored in carry-on bags, but they are prohibited in checked luggage.

The airline recommends that passengers fully charge their electronic devices before boarding and use the built-in charging outlets at their seats if needed, Taipei Times reported

A similar ban was implemented by South Korea on Feb. 13 for its carriers.

This measure was part of several strengthened aviation safety protocols introduced following a fire on an Air Busan plane in January, though the cause of the fire is still unclear.

On Feb. 4, Air Busan independently banned passengers from storing power banks and e-cigarettes in overhead cabin bins as a precautionary measure, Korea Herald reported

Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has already banned the in-flight use of portable chargers since its launch in 2018. Passengers are instead encouraged to use the charging ports provided near their seats.