Why Can Power Banks Catch Fire on Flights? | ISL News

Can you carry a power bank on a flight? And why can it suddenly catch fire? On 11 October 2026, an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad after a passenger’s power bank reportedly caught fire inside the overhead luggage compartment. The aircraft landed safely, and no injuries were reported. In this video, we explain why power banks can catch fire, where you should keep them during a flight, and the safety rules passengers need to follow. We also explain the reported restriction on the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank and why it does not mean that all power banks are banned. #PowerBank #FlightSafety #IndiGo #DGCA #ISHNews ISH News broadcasts the Daily News and Entertainment online in Deaf-friendly accessible formats which are in Indian Sign Language (ISL), visual images with titles, voice-over and closed-captions. This ensures that we provide equal access to every individual, whilst promoting awareness. Follow us for all the latest News & Entertainment and to keep up-to date on all the happenings at ISH News: WhatsApp Channel: https://ish.news/ish-whatsapp Facebook:   / ishnews   Twitter:   / ishnews_tv   Instagram:   / ishnews   Official Site: http://www.ishnews.tv/ Thanks for watching!! Favourites, Likes, Feedbacks & Shares are always appreciated.