Japan Plans In-Flight Power Bank Ban After Fire Incidents

Tokyo: Japan is moving toward tightening aviation safety rules by considering a ban on the use of power banks during flights, following a series of incidents in which lithium batteries emitted smoke or caught fire onboard aircraft.   According to a report by NHK, the country’s transport ministry has notified domestic airlines that the proposed rule could come into effect fro...

Core Requirements of "Care"

Duty of Care and Flight Delay Rights – Explained clearly When a flight delay reaches a certain length (typically 2 to 4 hours, depending on distance), Airlines become legally obligated to look after passengers. These obligations is known as the airline’s “Duty of Care” Core Requirements of “Duty of Care” Once the delay threshold is met, airlines must provide...