The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a new directive that bans the storage of power banks and spare lithium batteries in overhead compartments during flights. This decision comes after a series of alarming incidents involving lithium battery fires on board. The DGCA’s latest “Dangerous Goods Advisory Circular,” issued states that power banks can only be carried in hand baggage, as fires originating from these devices are difficult to detect when stored in less accessible areas.
