Lithium battery fires threaten airline passengers | Sunrise
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Aviation authorities have issued a warning about the dangers of lithium batteries in checked luggage on commercial flights. The UK Civil Aviation Authority reports over 100 million power banks have been incorrectly packed in checked bags rather than hand luggage, where they can overheat and cause fires. The European Union has banned airlines from charging for cabin luggage, requiring transparent pricing for carry-on bags. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/sunriseon7/ TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@sunriseon7 X » https://x.com/sunriseon7 #SunriseOn7 #7NEWS
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