TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Taiwan’s major airlines have all banned the use of power banks on board, reports said Wednesday.

The move followed a blaze involving a power bank that destroyed an Air Busan plane in South Korea in January before its departure on a flight to Hong Kong. The incident led to restrictions on the use and stowing of lithium batteries and power banks in luggage.

China Airlines announced Wednesday it was banning the use of power banks on its planes starting March 1, the Liberty Times reported. Starlux Airlines and Tigerair Taiwan said a similar ban had been in place since they started operating, while EVA Air said Tuesday it would end the use of power banks from March 1.

Tigerair and Starlux emphasized they did not ban passengers from carrying chargers and power banks on board, but only the usage of the devices. Starlux said there were power outlets on their planes, while both airlines said they would remind passengers of the regulations.

EVA reminded travelers to charge their devices before boarding the flight, though power outlets and USB type A ports were available on many of their planes. China Airlines and EVA said passengers should take chargers and power banks with them in their carry-on luggage or on their person, but also take care to package them appropriately to prevent damage.