Airlines where you can't charge a device, or are restricted

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Recently I was on board KM Air Malta and there was a prohibition (enforced) of any charging of devices in-flight. Even from the supplied USB port.

What other airlines have restrictions in flight - either total, like KMAM, or just from batteries/power banks, for instance.
 
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All Korean airlines requires power banks to be individually bagged and not used in flight.

I love the little packs they hand out at Korean airports to put your power bank in, so cute. I took two even thought I didnt have a power bank, as was a cute way to package some other gifts i was bringing back.

I used to always travel with a power bank which was powerful enough to fully charge both my tablet and phone from dead to 100% without needing to recharge it. But honestly the battery life of devices has improved so much I dont bother anymore due to the changing rules. i now just pack my wall charger and top up charge in the lounge if worried.
 

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