KUCHING: Passengers travelling with Malaysia Airlines, Firefly and MASwings can now carry power banks with them at all times.
Malaysia Airlines has updated its guidelines to allow passengers to carry power banks on board effective April 1.
According to the new guidelines, passengers must carry the power banks with them at all times and should not place them in the overhead compartments.
During the flight, passengers may store them in their carry-on bags under the seats or in the seat pockets in front of them.
It added magnetic wireless charging power banks must be kept in a separate bag or protective pouch to prevent unintentional activation.
Charging or using of power banks is strictly prohibited throughout a flight and the carrying of power banks and spare lithium-ion batteries in checked baggage is strictly prohibited.
According to The Rakyat Post, the new policy permits passengers to carry up to two power banks with capacities between 100-160Wh, but strictly prohibits their use during all flight phases.
It stated passengers were also not permitted to store them in checked baggage.
