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The new measures, announced in a circular sent to all airlines, are designed to strengthen onboard safety and align with international aviation standards

These rules aim to help passengers understand the line between acceptable and dangerous use of electronic devices and batteries during air travel

Emirates’ move comes after a comprehensive safety review prompted by a rise in lithium battery-related incidents across the aviation industry

Last year three incidents a fortnight of overheating lithium batteries on planes were recorded globally by the US Federal Aviation Administration