One Tech Tip: What to know about flying with lithium ion portable battery chargers

Key points

• Jetting off soon for summer travels?
• If you're planning on bringing an extra battery charger for your phone or other devices, be aware of the latest rules when taking one on a flight.
• Rechargeable lithium-ion portable battery chargers, also known as power banks, come in protective enclosures of various shapes and sizes.
• They're a handy and popular way for getting more juice when you're on the move.
• But after a spate of smoke or fire incidents, U.S. and international aviation authorities have issued new guidelines and airlines have tightened up rules for passengers.