To further enhancing aviation safety, the Civil Aviation Department today issued new regulations with immediate effect, allowing each air passenger to carry on board a maximum of two lithium battery power banks, and strictly prohibiting recharging of the devices during the flight.

In view of the latest requirements announced by the International Civil Aviation Organization regarding the carriage and in flight use of lithium battery power banks by air passengers, the department today issued an advisory circular to airlines operating at Hong Kong International Airport to update the relevant requirements and regulations applicable to all passengers departing from there.

The department said it has co-ordinated with airlines and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of the new requirements.

Passengers are advised to check with the relevant airlines for the latest regulations before their flight.