Jet Airways bans power banks in check-in baggages

Says guests may carry charging devices in their cabin bags

Domestic carrier Jet Airways on Friday said that it will not permit passengers to carry power banks from any manufacturer in  check-in baggage on board all its flights.
 

According to the domestic carrier, the decision was taken for ensuring the safety of passengers

"In the interest of safety and as mandated by the DGCA, Jet Airways will not permit carriage of power banks from any manufacturer to be carried in guests’ check-in baggage on board all its flights. However, guests may carry these charging devices in their cabin bags," said Jet Airways in a statement.