Aussie Airlines Tighten Power Bank Rules After On-board Fire

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A Qantas and a Virgin aeroplane at Sydney International Airport in Sydney, Australia, on April 3, 2025. David Gray/AFP via Getty ImagesFrom December 2025, Australian travellers will face stricter rules on carrying portable power banks and spare lithium batteries, following recent safety incidents, including a mid-air fire on a Virgin Australia flight in July.Virgin Australia will enforce new rules on portable lithium batteries from Dec. 1, while Qantas and Jetstar will introduce restrictions from Dec. 15 across all domestic and international services.

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