Virgin and Qantas to ban power bank use

[exceladdict]

I think the problem for many people would be for those (admittedly like me) who binge social media while waiting in the lounge. You would be surprised how much battery instagram reels/tiktok uses and if you have background apps like Flighty running, which is constantly checking for new data, it adds to the battery drain.
With battery packs inevitably being banned, a USB port is essential in flight.

Exactly, and I just don't trust that I'm going to get on a 737 with a USB port that both works and provides more than 1A of current.

For me, it’s about taking responsibility for managing MY device battery levels. If I know I need to use my device after the flight, then I stop using it during the flight to save sufficient charge for arrival needs. Using my device in-flight is optional and completely my decision and 100% within my control. In my personally experience there is never a situation that I NEED to use my device in-flight to the degree that I MUST charge it during the flight. It is my responsibility manage my device charge levels during the flight and it is 100% within my ability to do that.

What's frustrating is having to change my behaviour because of some goose (or a flock of geese) made dodgy devices that are burning down houses and putting lives at risk in the air.

I've been quite content using a reliable 99.9wh power bank to charge my laptop, phone and tablet wherever I am, in flight or otherwise, as a part of my strategy to mitigate the risk of not getting the right seat in a lounge or a plane type that has appropriate charging. And it's frustrating that the days of this appear numbered.