CAAP urges travelers to comply with power bank safety guidelines

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Tuesday reminded the public to adhere to guidelines and safety protocols regarding the use of power banks on commercial flights.

CAAP reiterated that passengers must inspect their power banks for damage and comply with safety protocols for a “safe and incident-free travel experience for all.”

This is to ensure that flights will not be disrupted due to misuse or malfunction of lithium batteries.

“CAAP stresses that these safety protocols are provided under Philippine Civil Aviation Regulations (PCAR) and are in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air. As such, adherence to these protocols is mandatory and essential for the protection of all passengers and crew,” the statement read.

The statement comes days after CAAP prohibited power banks exceeding 160Wh on board airplanes.

CAAP regulations stated that power banks not exceeding 100Wh may be allowed in hand-carry luggage, while power banks exceeding 100Wh up to 160Wh may be allowed with approval from airlines. — Jiselle Anne Casucian/VBL, GMA Integrated News