Travelers face new TSA ban as agency forbids flyers from bringing item in luggage – despite loosening other strict rules ...Middle East

A POPULAR travel item has been banned by the TSA and it could throw off packing plans for flyers.

The Transportation Security Administration has quietly updated its guidelines, banning power banks from all checked luggage.

The agency banned power banks used to charge mobile batteries starting on March 1, but they’re still allowed in carry-on bags.

It comes as TSA has recently loosened decades-long restrictions on the size of liquids passengers can carry in their non-checked bags.

Flyers will now be able to bring 11 new items in carry-on bags and personal belongings, including over-the-counter medications, prescription medicines in liquid form, wet batteries, live fish, biological specimens, and fresh eggs.

But while items are allowed on carry-ons, TSA is still particular about what can be brought in checked luggage – especially after the now-banned power banks sparked a frightening mid-air fire abroad an international flight in January.

The incident occurred in South Korea, during boarding for Air Busan flight BX391.

Officials said a portable charger may have sparked a fire in the overhead bin before the plane even took off, leading the crew to evacuate 170 passengers.

Multiple travelers were injured as smoke filled the aircraft, which was ultimately damaged beyond repair.

Since then, several major airlines, including Air Busan, EVA Air, and China Airlines barred power banks from checked bags before TSA took the leap.

Passengers are urged to use the onboard power outlets, which have both AC and USB-A ports, before reaching for power banks.

“Portable chargers or power banks containing a lithium ion battery must be packed in carry-on bags,” the agency posted on its website.

The ban only affects checked baggage, passengers can still carry these items onboard in their hand luggage.

The FAA also issued a separate reminder about the risks tied to lithium-ion batteries.

“Thermal runaway can occur without warning,” the FAA warned in its PackSafe guidelines.

That’s when a battery overheats and ignites, either due to damage, charging issues, or defects.

Which items are affected?

The affected lithium batteries banned by the TSA include:

Power banks, battery cases, and other spares are now on the agency’s must-carry list.

“Spare lithium ion and lithium metal batteries must be carried in carry-on baggage only,” the FAA said.

This also includes phone battery cases, external chargers, and portable rechargers.

The FAA clarified that battery terminals should be protected from short-circuiting.

Passengers must also remove any spares if their carry-on bag is checked at the gate.

Items like cameras, laptops, and tablets with installed batteries are still allowed in both carry-on and checked luggage.

The FAA said flight crews are trained to handle battery fires in the cabin.

It urged travelers to alert crew members if they notice a battery overheating, swelling, or smoking.

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