Power banks can come in handy when you need to charge your electronics on a flight, but some airlines are banning use while in the air. Here's why.

Air Astana, Singapore Airlines, Scoot, EVA Air, China Airlines, and Thai Airways are among airlines that have recently updated their policy on carrying and usage of power banks onboard their aircraft due to growing safety concerns.

Singapore Airlines and its budget subsidiary, Scoot, have announced that passengers will be prohibited from using power banks to charge their devices during flights starting April 1 due to safety concerns.

With on-board incidents on the rise, more and more airlines are deciding to ban the use of power bank battery packs in their aircraft cabins. Others are

Singapore Airlines is the latest airline to put a ban on passengers using portable power banks on board the carrier’s aircraft.