Core Viewpoint - On May 31, China Southern Airlines reported an incident involving a passenger's camera battery and power bank smoking on flight CZ6850 from Hangzhou to Shenzhen, leading to a safe return to the departure airport after 15 minutes of flight [1][2]. Regulations on Carrying Power Banks - There are strict regulations regarding carrying power banks on airplanes. Power banks with a rated energy not exceeding 100Wh can be carried without airline approval, while those between 100Wh and 160Wh require airline approval. Power banks exceeding 160Wh are prohibited [8]. - Power banks must be personally used by the traveler and can only be carried in hand luggage or as carry-on items, with a maximum of two power banks allowed per traveler [8]. - During the flight, power banks cannot be used to charge electronic devices, and those with a power switch must remain turned off throughout the flight [8].
电池、充电宝冒烟导致返航!南方航空通报