Power banks are the unsung heroes of modern travel and quietly keep our phones alive through airport purgatory, train delays or sketchy hotel outlets. But they’re also potentially quite dangerous if you treat them badly or buy the cheapest knockoff you can find online.
The airline industry knows this better than anyone (remember when Galaxy Note 7s kept catching fire?), and it’s no surprise that the rules keep getting tighter. It’s not just the skies – your power bank can cause havoc in a hot car or even at home if you ignore basic safety.
