EMIRATES has become the latest major airline to prohibit the use of “any” power banks onboard all flights.

A worrying "swelling" feature signals a potentially deadly defect.

Safety concerns forced Emirates to take a tough stance after a South Korean passenger plane was engulfed in flames and destroyed.

A portable power bank likely caused the blaze that ripped through the Airbus plane operated by Air Busan in January, say officials.

Fortunately, all 176 people on board were safely evacuated.

But the terrifying incident - before takeoff at an airport in South Korea - prompted Emirates to join the growing list of major international airlines to ban the in-cabin use of power banks.

The Dubai -based airline announced on Tuesday, "Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboar

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