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 Airlines led by Lufthansa are moving to strengthen power bank rules after a 2025 cabin fire renewed concerns about lithium safety. Vape Fire Emergency Puts Airline Safety and Tourism in Focus Lufthansa passengers face new rules for taking power banks on planes Power banks on board: updated regulations starting 15 January 2026 Lufthansa Group Hotelier Maldives Tourists visiting the Maldives will also be subject to a ban on importing and using vaping devices, according to homeland secuity minister Instagram