Electronic devices and batteries Lufthansa Airlines led by Lufthansa are moving to strengthen power bank rules after a 2025 cabin fire renewed concerns about lithium safety. Who remembers these days the "joys" of flying with Lufthansa when smoking was allowed in the cabins of commercial aircraft, albeit only in the back rows. Although it was hard to escape Power banks on board: updated regulations starting 15 January 2026 Lufthansa Group