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Charging 20 yuan per day for airport hard luggage storage with a power bank is not appropriate

2025-07-03   

Airports providing power bank storage services should follow the principle of "special handling" instead of charging storage fees for ordinary luggage. According to reports, with the implementation of the new regulations on charging security inspection by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, Guangzhou Baiyun Airport currently provides power bank storage services, but the daily fee of 20 yuan has been questioned by the outside world as "too expensive". According to the staff's explanation, there is a unified fee standard for all luggage storage. The airport charges based on factors such as the size, quantity, and time of the stored items. Items stored between 0-30 centimeters are charged 20 yuan per day. Due to the urgency of aviation safety control, the civil aviation management department has issued an emergency notice to intercept power banks with potential risks, which is understandable. But whether the power bank can be brought on the plane or not, it is the private property of the passengers. During the transitional period just after the implementation of the new regulations, civil aviation management departments, airports, airlines and other parties have the responsibility to introduce facilitation measures to reduce the inconvenience caused by the new regulations to travel. At present, there is no unified policy among express delivery companies regarding the delivery of power banks without 3C certification, and many express delivery companies refuse to accept such power banks. Even if some courier companies are willing to collect packages, travelers who are away from home still face factors such as who will collect them and inconvenient delivery times. Therefore, a convenient way is to store the power bank at the departure airport and pick it up on your own when returning. Whether or not there is a charge for storing power banks and the charging standards affect the travel experience of passengers, as well as their recognition of the new regulations on charging security inspection. But according to the daily fee of 20 yuan, storing a power bank for a few days is enough to buy a brand new one. The civil aviation industry follows the principles of market economy, and as a value-added service item, luggage storage is charged a certain fee by airports to passengers, which is understandable to people. But during the special period of the new regulations, it is difficult for people to agree with the storage fee standards for general luggage being imposed on power banks. On the one hand, the sudden implementation of the new charging security inspection regulations requires time for passengers to become familiar with and respond. Faced with the urgent need for passengers to store their power banks, the airport charges a standard fee of 20 yuan per day, which may leave people with the impression of taking the opportunity to "make a fortune". On the other hand, the power bank itself is not large in size and has relatively uniform specifications. Compared to other luggage with different shapes and sizes, it is not difficult to keep the power bank safe. Airports providing power bank storage services should follow the principle of "special handling" instead of rigidly charging according to the storage standards of ordinary luggage. In fact, some airports have already launched free storage services for power banks. As reported, airports in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and other places have launched free temporary storage services for power banks, with a free storage time of 7 to 10 days. Xiamen Airport's free temporary storage time is even longer, up to 30 days. These humanized convenience measures balance civil aviation safety and passenger rights. Airports that have not yet been implemented should also follow up in a timely manner, rather than blindly applying past charging methods and pouring cold water on passengers' enthusiastic travel mood. In this era where mobile phones are always in hand, power banks are the "life-saving tools" of electronic devices. At present, the peak of summer travel has arrived, and the implementation of the new regulations on charging security will inevitably involve a large number of passengers. Therefore, the civil aviation management department, airports, and airlines should work together to explore and implement more facilitation measures with utmost sincerity, reduce the travel costs of passengers, and enable more people to relieve their concerns and travel with ease. (New Society)

Edit:Luo yu Responsible editor:Wang xiao jing

Source:bjnews.com

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