For fear of fires, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has decided to ban electronic cigarettes in aircraft holds.
The ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) has announced the outright ban on electronic cigarettes in aircraft holds. The reason, the possible overheating of the batteries which can cause fires. However, they will always be authorized in the cabin.
In overvoltage, the battery can catch fire
This ban was taken after certain incidents were observed during flights with heating components accidentally turned on.
“We recommended at the end of last year that our Member States take action on this subject (…), explains Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, President of the Council of the ICAO. Our Dangerous Goods Expert Group has also established the need for a formal amendment to the ICAO Technical Instructions ”. In fact, as early as 2014, the ICAO had alerted Member States to certain safety problems linked to the very components of electronic cigarettes.
Fans rest assured, however, it is possible for them to take an electronic cigarette with them for a trip. According to experts, if a problem occurs in the cabin, it is indeed easier to act quickly, whereas a fire in the hold can be dramatic … On the other hand, it is strictly forbidden to recharge the device in mid-flight. . These are small bottles of liquid, prohibited on board airplanes for safety reasons.
Since the “boom” of electronic cigarettes, several incidents have been reported. Very recently, a young man aged 21 was seriously injured as a result of a battery explosion.
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