[rudhdb773b]

Are battery fires on planes a common problem? I haven't heard of many, at least with any significant consequences.

And what would you suggest be done to reduce the risk? Asking passengers to travel without phones or laptops isn't realistic.

[ekianjo]

> common problem

https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2025/08/26...

It's statistics at the end of the day. If you have 300 people carrying several batteries in the body of the airplane, and any of them has enough energy to cause an immediate fire, you are playing with odds.

> What we should do

Completely banning portable batteries (chargers) would be a start. You cut the risk by a lot already because they are rampant.

[rudhdb773b]

But does a battery fire on a plane pose a much more significant risk than anywhere else one carries a battery in his daily life?

At least on a plane, you have well-trained staff and fire extinguishers readily available.

[galuggus]

there was a viral video of one recently. i think thats what sparked the measures. the declaration is probably so if they find one in your luggage they can ban you from flying