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DGCA Bans Specific Powerbank on All Flights
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 08:46 AM
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has prohibited a particular powerbank model from being carried on any flight across India.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced a ban on a specific powerbank model for all flights in India. This directive applies to both domestic and international carriers operating within the country. Passengers carrying the banned device may find it confiscated by airline security staff. Airlines are advised to enforce the new rule and inform travelers accordingly. The DGCA has issued a formal notice to all operators to comply with the ban.