Airlines are amplifying their alerts regarding lithium-ion batteries following an incident where a power bank ignited during a June flight to Las Vegas, igniting a seat and necessitating an emergency landing. The Federal Aviation Administration of the United States reports a continual rise in confirmed cases, with 51 documented incidents recorded up to July 15. The UK's Civil Aviation Authority identifies lithium-ion batteries as one of the most significant threats in aviation, while a recent study from the US noted two related occurrences globally each week. Battery expert Pierre Kubiak highlights that the combustible plastics and organic materials lead to rapid temperature surges. Devices should be kept in the cabin rather than in the cargo hold.
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