Civil Aviation Administration of China: Power banks without 3C certification or recalled models banned on domestic flights
To ensure the safety of aviation operations, the Civil Aviation Administration of China has issued an urgent notice. Starting June 28, passengers are prohibited from carrying power banks that lack a 3C certification label, have unclear 3C labeling, or belong to recalled models or batches on domestic flights. (For details, please visit the official website of the State Administration for Market Regulation's Defective Product Recall Technical Center at www.samrdprc.org.cn/xfpzh/xfpgnzh)
Pudong Airport and Hongqiao Airport will enforce the requirements of this notice to ensure passenger safety. We kindly ask all passengers to comply with this notice by carefully checking the certification label, brand, and model of your power banks before traveling. Please do not bring non-compliant power banks on board. Remove your power bank before security checks to prevent travel delays.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Effective from Oct 27, 2024 to March 29, 2025, the Shanghai Airport Authority has implemented its 2024 winter-spring flight schedule with enhanced international routes.
The authority plans to manage an average of 2,403 flights daily, with 1,627 from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and 776 from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. This includes 1,646 domestic flights and a year-on-year increase of 5.2 percent to 561 international flights, including those to Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan.
During the period, Shanghai's airports will connect to 252 destinations, including 161 domestic and 91 international locations. New domestic destinations include Anshan, Ulanhot, Jiayuguan, and Kashgar. Key international cities with increased flight frequencies include Los Angeles, London, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Cairo.
Both Pudong and Hongqiao airports are enhancing their cultural and commercial services.
At Pudong Airport, discounts of up to 50 percent are available on selected souvenirs and international brands like Emporio Armani and Jimmy Choo. Passengers can enjoy interactive cultural experiences at the Shanghai Museum Shop. Dining options have expanded to a variety of Chinese and Western cuisines, with brands like O'mill, FASCINO, and Carino.
Hongqiao Airport will hold cultural exhibitions such as the Shanghai Paper-Cutting Exhibition and Shanghai Charm Photography Exhibition, showcasing the city's unique culture to travelers.
The Shanghai Airport Authority has increased international flight frequencies for the 2024 winter-spring schedule. [Photo/AVINEX]