Quick answer
Yes, in your carry-on only. From 27 March 2026 the international rule allows at most 2 power banks of up to 100 Wh each (100-160 Wh with airline approval), never in checked bags, and no recharging on board. Many airlines and some countries are stricter.
Source: IATA guidance on the ICAO rule, checked 6 Nov 2026
Which countries have their own power bank rules?
| Country | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Max 2 power banks in carry-on, each ≤160 Wh; no charging power banks on board; no using power banks to charge devices on board (from 2026-04-24) | Ministry of Land Infrastructure Transport and Tourism (MLIT) via JNTO |
| Hong Kong | Departing HKIA: max 2 power banks per passenger, carry-on only; recharging power banks prohibited in flight (from 2026-03-28) | Civil Aviation Department (CAD) DGAC 2/2026 |
| Hong Kong | Power banks generally max 100 Wh; spare lithium batteries incl. power banks carry-on only, individually protected (from 2025-02-21) | Civil Aviation Department (CAD) DGAC 1/2025 |
| Singapore | Flights departing Singapore: max 2 power banks per person; ≤100 Wh allowed, 100-160 Wh with airline approval, >160 Wh banned; never recharge on board; advised not to use to charge devices; never in checked bags; individually protected (from 2026-04-15) | Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) FAQ annex |
| China (domestic flights) | Power banks without a 3C mark, with unclear 3C mark, or from recalled models/batches are banned on domestic flights (from 2025-06-28) | Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) via Beijing municipal govt |
| United States | Portable chargers/power banks with lithium-ion batteries must be in carry-on bags, not checked | Transportation Security Administration (TSA) |
| South Korea | Max 2 power banks per person; Korean carriers ban in-flight power bank use (from 2026-04-20) | Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport (reported) |
| Saudi Arabia | Max 2 power banks per passenger; in-flight charging banned | General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) (reported) |
| Taiwan | Max 2 power banks in carry-on; in-flight charging banned (EVA from 31 Mar 2026 confirmed on evaair.com) (from 2026-03-31) | Taiwanese carriers (reported) |
| Philippines | Power banks over 160 Wh not allowed on flights | Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) (reported) |
| International (ICAO) | Max 2 power banks per person; carry-on only; individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh with operator approval); no recharging on board; charging other devices discouraged (from 2026-03-27) | ICAO Technical Instructions Doc 9284 Addendum No. 1 |
| Macao (SAR) | Max 2 power banks in carry-on; charging power banks during flight banned (from 2026-03-29) | Civil Aviation Authority Macao |
| Indonesia | Power banks cabin only; up to 100 Wh allowed; 100-160 Wh max 2 with approval; over 160 Wh or unlabelled banned | DGCA (Circular SE.015/2018) |
What is each airline's power bank rule?
| Airline | Power bank rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aegean Airlines | Only 1 power bank per passenger, up to 100 Wh; carry-on only, not checked; may not be used to charge devices on board; no charging from aircraft power; individually protected | en.aegeanair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Aer Lingus | Spare lithium batteries carry-on only, individually protected; 100-160 Wh needs approval, max 2 spares | aerlingus.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Aeroflot | From May 2026: max 2 per passenger; under seat or in seat pocket; no charging on board (incl. seat power); no use during taxi, take-off, landing | mag.russpass.ru 6 Nov 2026 |
| Aerolineas Argentinas | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Aeromexico | Max 2 per passenger, each max 100 Wh; personal item only; not in checked bags or overhead bin; keep within reach | aeromexico.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Algérie | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Arabia | Max 2, each max 100 Wh; carry-on only; not in overhead lockers (seat pocket or under-seat bag); cannot charge devices on board or be charged from aircraft power; switched off all flight | airarabia.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Astana | Kazakhstan (Tengri Travel, 27 Aug 2026): cabin only, never checked; up to 160 Wh, 100-160 Wh with airline approval, usually max 2; use during flight prohibited; ICAO baseline also applies (max 2, no recharging on board) | airastana.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Austral | Cabin only, never hold; max 2; use or charging strictly prohibited for whole flight (EASA); from 1 Jan 2027 power banks over 100 Wh banned | air-austral.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Baltic | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Botswana | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Busan | Must be kept on person, not in overhead bins (Air Busan, from 7 Feb 2025); Korea from 20 Apr 2026: max 2 power banks per person, no in-flight use on Korean carriers | ttgasia.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Cairo | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Cambodia | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Canada | Recalled Anker A1647, A1681, A1689 prohibited; general limits per CATSA | aircanada.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Caraibes | Spare/external batteries max 100 Wh, cabin only, individually protected, not checked (count limit stated as 5 spares, 2 for rechargeables) | aircaraibes.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air China | Under 100 Wh no approval; 101-160 Wh max 2 with approval; over 160 Wh prohibited; in-flight use forbidden; China CAAC 3C mark required on domestic flights | techradar.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Corsica | Rechargeable lithium batteries in cabin only, terminals protected/individually bagged; damaged/recalled prohibited; over 300 Wh not accepted | aircorsica.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Dolomiti | Max 2, up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh with approval); carry-on only, not overhead bins; charging/use prohibited | airdolomiti.eu 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Europa | Hand luggage only, never hold; up to 100 Wh within 20 spare batteries; 100-160 Wh max 2 with approval; over 160 Wh not permitted; terminals insulated | aireuropa.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air France | Banned in checked bags; cabin max 160 Wh and max 2 per person; on board only if under supervision and readily accessible; banned in overhead bins | armenia.airfrance.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Greenland | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Guilin | China (CAAC) rule: power banks without a 3C mark, unclear mark or recalled models banned on China domestic flights (from 28 Jun 2025) | english.beijing.gov.cn 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air India | Treated as spare batteries: hand baggage only, individually protected; max 2 spares; Li-ion max 100 Wh | airindia.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air India Express | Spare batteries max 2 in cabin baggage (smart bag batteries removed and carried in cabin) | airindiaexpress.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Mauritius | Max 100 Wh; hand luggage only; not in overhead lockers (under seat or seat pocket); must not be charged or used on board | airmauritius.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air New Zealand | Spare batteries/power banks in carry-on only, terminals covered; >160 Wh or >8 g lithium forbidden; 15 PED limit | airnewzealand.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Niugini | Lithium batteries under 100 Wh in hand luggage; larger may need approval | airniugini.com.pg 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Nostrum | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Premia | From 20 Apr 2026: max 2, each 160 Wh or less; carry-on only, terminals protected; not in overhead bins (on person or seat pocket); charging or using during flight prohibited | airpremia.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Serbia | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Seychelles | 1 per passenger, up to 100 Wh (rating visible); cabin only, seat pocket or under seat, not overhead; no charging devices or charging from aircraft | airseychelles.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Tahiti Nui | Max 2 per person, each max 100 Wh, cabin only; use and charging strictly prohibited; not overhead lockers | us.airtahitinui.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Air Transat | Lithium-ion spares carry-on only: up to 100 Wh max 20; 101-160 Wh max 2 with approval; over 160 Wh not permitted | airtransat.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| AirAsia | Max 100 Wh (100-160 Wh needs approval at check-in); use and charging devices prohibited for entire flight; seat pocket or under seat only, not overhead or checked (from 1 Apr 2025) | newsroom.airasia.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| AirAsia X | Max 100 Wh (100-160 Wh needs approval at check-in); use and charging devices prohibited for entire flight; seat pocket or under seat only, not overhead or checked (from 1 Apr 2025) | newsroom.airasia.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Aircalin | Max 2 per person, max 160 Wh (above 100 Wh present at check-in); in cabin with you, switched off, no use or recharging in flight | aircalin.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| AJet | Spare batteries 100-160 Wh max 2, carry-on only; over 160 Wh banned | ajet.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Akasa Air | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Alaska Airlines | FAA rule (US): spare lithium batteries and power banks in carry-on only (remove from bags checked at the gate); up to 100 Wh each, no set number for personal use; 101-160 Wh: up to 2, with airline approval. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | faa.gov 6 Nov 2026 |
| American Airlines | Carry-on only; max 2 per passenger on board; each max 100 Wh; keep within reach and visible while in use (under seat / seatback pocket); no recharging from seat power; not in overhead bins; large power stations banned | aa.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| ANA | Japan MLIT rule from 24 Apr 2026 (JNTO notice): max 2 power banks in carry-on, each ≤160 Wh; no charging power banks on board; no using them to charge devices on board | japan.travel 6 Nov 2026 |
| Asiana Airlines | Max 2 power banks ≤100 Wh in carry-on; 100-160 Wh needs approval, max 2; >160 Wh banned; not in checked bags; no using or charging on board; carry on person, never in overhead bin | flyasiana.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Atlantic Airways | Lithium-ion over 100 Wh not allowed in hand luggage | atlanticairways.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Austrian | Lufthansa Group rule: max 2 per person, cabin only, not in overhead lockers, no recharging on board | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Avianca | Must be carried in carry-on, forbidden in checked baggage; do not use or charge on board (Avianca help centre) | ayuda.avianca.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Avianca Costa Rica | Must be carried in carry-on, forbidden in checked baggage | ayuda.avianca.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Avianca Ecuador | Must be carried in carry-on, forbidden in checked baggage | ayuda.avianca.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Azerbaijan Airlines | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Azores Airlines | Max 2 per passenger, under 100 Wh (over 100 Wh not permitted); charging power banks or devices on board strictly forbidden | azoresairlines.pt 6 Nov 2026 |
| Azul Brazilian Airlines | ICAO baseline from 27 Mar 2026: max 2, carry-on only, up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh with approval), no recharging on board. Brazil ANAC in-flight use ban reported Apr 2026 (press), primary text not yet confirmed | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Bamboo Airways | Max 2, carry-on only, up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh not accepted); keep visible; no recharging or charging devices in flight | bambooairways.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Bangkok Airways | Max 2 power banks per person, each max 100 Wh; carry-on only | bangkokair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Batik Air | Indonesia DGCA SE 015/2018: cabin only; up to 100 Wh allowed; 100-160 Wh max 2 with approval; over 160 Wh or unlabelled banned | setkab.go.id 6 Nov 2026 |
| Belavia Belarusian Airlines | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Biman Bangladesh Airlines | Carry-on only; up to 100 Wh no approval, 100-160 Wh airline approval; no charging via aircraft USB and no charging other devices during flight (from 19 Mar 2025) | bangladeshmonitor.com.bd 6 Nov 2026 |
| Binter Canarias | Up to 2 within 20 spare batteries per person; cabin only, under seat in front, not overhead; use/charging in flight prohibited | bintercanarias.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| British Airways | Hand baggage only, forbidden in checked; keep in small under-seat bag | britishairways.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Brussels Airlines | Lufthansa Group rule: max 2 per person, cabin only, not in overhead lockers, no recharging on board | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Bulgaria Air | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Capital Airlines | China (CAAC) rule: power banks without a 3C mark, unclear mark or recalled models banned on China domestic flights (from 28 Jun 2025) | english.beijing.gov.cn 6 Nov 2026 |
| Caribbean Airlines | More than 2 spare lithium batteries (100-160 Wh) need airline approval | caribbean-airlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cathay Pacific | Max 2 power banks per passenger; spare lithium batteries <100 Wh / 2 g; Hong Kong law: no charging power banks from in-seat power and no using them to power devices; never in checked bags or overhead bins - keep under seat in front | cathaypacific.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cebu Pacific | Max 2, each 100 Wh or less, hand-carry only; over 100 Wh prohibited; no use or charging at any point in flight; keep in pocket or seat pocket, not overhead bin or under seat; terminals protected | help.cebupacificair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| China Airlines | Up to 100 Wh: carry-on only, max 2 per person (UN 38.3 tested); with spare batteries max 20 total; over 100 Wh not allowed | china-airlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| China Eastern | Max 2 per passenger; ≤100 Wh allowed, 100-160 Wh with airline approval; China domestic flights from 28 Jun 2025: no power banks without (or with unclear) 3C mark, no recalled models; must be off in flight; no charging from any source; no using them to charge/power devices; under seat or seat-back pocket, not overhead bins | global.ceair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| China Southern Airlines | Spare batteries/power banks not allowed in checked baggage | csair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Citilink | Spare batteries cabin only; up to 100 Wh allowed; 100-160 Wh max 2 with approval; over 160 Wh cargo only | citilink.co.id 6 Nov 2026 |
| Condor | Up to 10 lithium spare batteries in carry-on, protected against short circuit; spare Li batteries max 160 Wh | condor.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| COPA Airlines | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Corendon Airlines | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Corsair International | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Croatia Airlines | Max 2 per passenger (incl. spare batteries); up to 160 Wh (100-160 Wh max 2), over 160 Wh not permitted; must not be recharged on board, charging devices not recommended; never in checked baggage | croatiaairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cyprus Airways | Max 2, each up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh approval, over 160 not permitted); cabin or on person only; switched off all flight; no charging devices or from aircraft USB/outlets | cyprusairways.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Delta Air Lines | Max 2 per person, each ≤100 Wh, no exceptions; not recharged on board; not used to charge devices during taxi/takeoff/landing; keep accessible (under seat / seatback), never in overhead bin | delta.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Discover Airlines | Max 2, up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh with permit); no charging/use on board; not in overhead compartment (seat pocket, on person or under seat) | discover-airlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Eastar Jet | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| easyJet | Max 2 per person, cabin bag only; must not be recharged or used to charge devices on board; no Wh limit stated | easyjet.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Edelweiss Air | Max 2 per passenger, up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh with approval, over 160 Wh not permitted); cabin only, not overhead locker; charging and use prohibited | flyedelweiss.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Egyptair | One per passenger in carry-on; max 100 W(h) stated; capacity/type must be printed; use during flight strictly prohibited; not checked | egyptair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| EL AL | 1 power bank per passenger, carry-on only, ≤100 Wh / 2 g; larger power banks not allowed; terminals insulated | elal.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Emirates | 1 power bank max 100 Wh, capacity label visible; cabin only; not in overhead bin (seat pocket/under seat); no using it to charge devices or charging it on board | emirates.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Max 2, each ≤160 Wh, carry-on only; no charging from aircraft outlets; no using to charge devices on board; not in overhead compartments | ethiopianairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Etihad Airways | Up to 10 spares under 100 Wh; 101-160 Wh max 2 with approval; over 160 Wh prohibited; in-flight use prohibited (TechRadar Aug 2025) | etihad.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Eurowings | Lufthansa Group rule: max 2 per person, cabin only, not in overhead lockers, no recharging on board | 6 Nov 2026 |
| EVA Air | From 31 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only; >160 Wh banned (100-160 Wh spares need approval, max 2); use or charging prohibited throughout flight; under seat, not overhead bins | evaair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Fastjet Zimbabwe | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Fiji Airways | Use of power banks on board banned (Jan 2026); prohibited in checked luggage; store in seat pocket, not overhead bins | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Finnair | Max 2 per person, ≤100 Wh, carry-on only; >100 Wh not permitted; store under seat or seat pocket, preferably not overhead bin | finnair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| flyadeal | Counted as spare batteries: cabin only, never hold, individually protected | help.flyadeal.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| FlyArystan | Max 2, hand baggage only; up to 100 Wh no approval (capacity marked); over 160 Wh not allowed; no charging on board | flyarystan.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| flydubai | Max 1 power bank per passenger, ≤100 Wh (within 20 spare batteries); no charging devices or recharging power bank in flight; switched off, in seat pocket or bag under seat | flydubai.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Flynas | Power banks/lithium batteries carry-on only; boarding may be refused if in checked baggage | flynas.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| French Bee | Lithium batteries in carry-on; damaged/recalled devices banned | support.frenchbee.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Frontier Airlines | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Garuda Indonesia | Cabin only; under 100 Wh allowed; 101-160 Wh max 2 with approval; over 160 Wh or unlabelled banned (Indonesia DGCA SE 015/2018); in-flight use forbidden (TechRadar Aug 2025) | setkab.go.id 6 Nov 2026 |
| Georgian Airways | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| GOL Linhas Aereas | Lithium batteries >100 Wh banned; spare/camera batteries carry-on only | voegol.com.br 6 Nov 2026 |
| Greater Bay Airlines | Max 2 per passenger (from 28 Mar 2026); no charging devices or recharging in flight; not in overhead bins; not checked | greaterbay-airlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Gulf Air | Power banks and spare lithium batteries allowed in carry-on only (no airline-specific limits published) | techradar.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| GX Airlines | China (CAAC) rule: power banks without a 3C mark, unclear mark or recalled models banned on China domestic flights (from 28 Jun 2025) | english.beijing.gov.cn 6 Nov 2026 |
| Hainan Airlines | Max 2 per passenger; up to 100 Wh no approval, 100-160 Wh airline approval, over 160 Wh not allowed; hand luggage only; may not be used to charge devices in flight | hainanairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | FAA rule (US): spare lithium batteries and power banks in carry-on only (remove from bags checked at the gate); up to 100 Wh each, no set number for personal use; 101-160 Wh: up to 2, with airline approval. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | faa.gov 6 Nov 2026 |
| Hong Kong Airlines | Max 2, each 100 Wh or less, cabin only; not in overhead bin (from 7 Apr 2025); keep reachable (under seat/seat pocket); no charging devices or recharging on board | hongkongairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Hong Kong Express Airways | Hong Kong CAD DGAC 1/2025: power banks generally max 100 Wh, carry-on only, individually protected; HK airport 2-per-passenger limit (2026, news) | www2.hkexpress.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| IBERIA | Max 2 per passenger, max 100 Wh; cabin only, never hold; use prohibited at any time in flight; in pockets, seat pocket or under seat, never overhead lockers | iberia.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Icelandair | Max 2 per passenger, each max 100 Wh; carry-on only; no charging on board; not in overhead lockers; individually packed against short circuit | icelandair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| IndiGo | Hand baggage only, within reach; must not be used, charged or recharged during flight; max 2 devices per passenger, each max 160 Wh, capacity printed | goindigo.in 6 Nov 2026 |
| Indonesia AirAsia | Max 100 Wh (100-160 Wh needs approval at check-in); use and charging devices prohibited for entire flight; seat pocket or under seat only, not overhead or checked (from 1 Apr 2025) | newsroom.airasia.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Israir | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| ITA Airways | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Japan Airlines | Max 2 per passenger, each ≤160 Wh (may drop to 100 Wh from Jan 2027); no charging via seat power/USB; no using them to charge devices on board; not in overhead bins; never checked | jal.co.jp 6 Nov 2026 |
| Japan Transocean Air | Max 2 per passenger, each ≤160 Wh (may drop to 100 Wh from Jan 2027); no charging via seat power/USB; no using them to charge devices on board; not in overhead bins; never checked | jal.co.jp 6 Nov 2026 |
| Jazeera Airways | Refers passengers to IATA dangerous goods guidance | jazeeraairways.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Jeju Air | From 22 Jan 2026: use of power banks to charge devices banned on all flights; charging power banks from aircraft USB already banned by Korean govt rules | jejuair.net 6 Nov 2026 |
| Jet2 | Max 2 per person, each up to 160 Wh (100-160 Wh auto-approved), individually protected; hand luggage only, stored under seat; no charging on board or powering devices | jet2.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| JetBlue | Max 2 per customer; not in checked bags or overhead bins; no recharging from seat power or powering devices during flight | jetblue.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| JetSMART Argentina | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| JetSMART Chile | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| JetSMART Colombia | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| JetSMART Peru | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Jetstar | Spare lithium batteries must be in carry-on (Qantas Group power bank rules from 15 Dec 2025) | jetstar.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Jin Air | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Jordan Aviation | Allowed in hand luggage only, not hold | jordanaviation.jo 6 Nov 2026 |
| Juneyao Airlines | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Kenya Airways | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| KLM | Up to 20 spare lithium batteries/power banks ≤100 Wh; >160 Wh never allowed; using and recharging power banks on board prohibited; not in overhead bins - keep supervised and accessible | oman.klm.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| KM Malta Airlines | Max 2 per person, each 100 Wh or less; cabin only; no charging in flight or charging other devices; terminals protected | kmmaltairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Korean Air | Up to 100 Wh: max 2 per person; 100-160 Wh: max 2 with airline approval; carry-on only; use and charging on board strictly prohibited | koreanair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Kuwait Airways | External battery packs carry-on only, never checked; up to 100 Wh allowed; 101-160 Wh max 2 with approval | kuwaitairways.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| La Compagnie | Spare lithium batteries hand baggage only | lacompagnie.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Lao Airlines | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| LATAM Airlines Brasil | Max 2, each up to 100 Wh; carry-on only, in personal item or under seat, never overhead bin; not checked; do not plug into aircraft power or use to power devices in flight | latamairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| LATAM Airlines Colombia | Max 2, each up to 100 Wh; carry-on only, in personal item or under seat, never overhead bin; not checked; do not plug into aircraft power or use to power devices in flight | latamairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| LATAM Airlines Ecuador | Max 2, each up to 100 Wh; carry-on only, in personal item or under seat, never overhead bin; not checked; do not plug into aircraft power or use to power devices in flight | latamairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| LATAM Airlines Group | Max 2 per passenger, each ≤100 Wh; carry-on only, in under-seat bag, not overhead bin; cannot plug into aircraft power; must not be used to power any device in flight | latamairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| LATAM Airlines Paraguay | Max 2, each up to 100 Wh; carry-on only, in personal item or under seat, never overhead bin; not checked; do not plug into aircraft power or use to power devices in flight | latamairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| LATAM Airlines Peru | Max 2, each up to 100 Wh; carry-on only, in personal item or under seat, never overhead bin; not checked; do not plug into aircraft power or use to power devices in flight | latamairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Link Airways | Max 2 per passenger, each 160 Wh or less; no use on board (switched off), seat pocket, under seat or on person | linkairways.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Lion Air | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Loganair | Max 2, each 160 Wh or less; cabin bag or on person only; no use or charging on board; individually protected | loganair.co.uk 6 Nov 2026 |
| LOT Polish Airlines | Up to 2 power banks, each max 100 Wh; 100-160 Wh needs LOT approval | lot.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Lucky Air | China (CAAC) rule: power banks without a 3C mark, unclear mark or recalled models banned on China domestic flights (from 28 Jun 2025) | english.beijing.gov.cn 6 Nov 2026 |
| Lufthansa | Max 2 per person, cabin only, not in overhead lockers; recharging power banks on board not permitted; 100-160 Wh needs approval via Lufthansa Service Center (LHG rules updated 15 Jan 2026) | lufthansa.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Lufthansa City Airlines | Max 2 per person, cabin only, not in overhead lockers; recharging power banks on board not permitted; 100-160 Wh needs approval via Lufthansa Service Center (LHG rules updated 15 Jan 2026) | lufthansa.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Lufthansa CityLine | Max 2 per person, cabin only, not in overhead lockers; recharging power banks on board not permitted; 100-160 Wh needs approval via Lufthansa Service Center (LHG rules updated 15 Jan 2026) | lufthansa.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Luxair | Max 2 per person, under 100 Wh, carry-on only; use on board not permitted; not overhead compartment | luxair.lu 6 Nov 2026 |
| Madagascar Airlines | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Malaysia Airlines | From 1 Apr 2025 (Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, MASwings): charging or using power banks strictly prohibited throughout flight; not in overhead bins - keep in carry-on under seat or seat pocket, with you; magnetic wireless power banks in protective pouch; never checked | malaysiaairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Mandarin Airlines | Up to 100 Wh: carry-on only, max 2 per person (UN 38.3 tested); with spare batteries max 20 total; over 100 Wh not allowed | china-airlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| MEA | Under 100 Wh accepted in cabin only, not checked; spare batteries max 2 per person, individually protected | mea.com.lb 6 Nov 2026 |
| MIAT Mongolian Airlines | Carry-on only; prohibited in checked baggage | kupi.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Myanmar Airways International | Spare batteries, carry-on only; up to 100 Wh max 20; 100-160 Wh max 2 with approval; short-circuit protected | maiair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Nauru Airlines | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Neos | Cabin baggage only; not permitted in hold baggage (Neos restricted articles guide) | neosair.it 6 Nov 2026 |
| Nok Air | Max 2, carry-on only, labeled, max 100 Wh / 20,000 mAh; not in overhead bin; terminals protected; no charging during flight | content.nokair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| NordStar | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Nordwind Airlines | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Norwegian | Hand baggage only; up to 100 Wh max 20; 100-160 Wh max 2; over 160 Wh not permitted; each protected against short circuit | norwegian.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Olympic Air | Only 1 power bank per passenger, up to 100 Wh; carry-on only, not checked; may not be used to charge devices on board; no charging from aircraft power; individually protected | en.aegeanair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Oman Air | Up to 100 Wh max 4; 101-160 Wh max 2 with approval; over 160 Wh not permitted; hand luggage only; no use or charging in flight; under seat or seat pocket, not overhead; labelled capacity required | omanair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Pakistan International Airlines | Spare/loose batteries (incl. power banks) carry-on only, lithium-ion max 100 Wh (lithium metal 2 g), max 20 spare batteries | piac.com.pk 6 Nov 2026 |
| PAL Express | From 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks, each ≤100 Wh, capacity labelled; charging power banks in flight prohibited | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Peach Aviation | Max 2, each 160 Wh or less; not in overhead compartments, keep at seat in sight; do not use to charge devices or charge from seat power | flypeach.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Pegasus Airlines | Spare lithium batteries (incl. power banks) cabin only: under 100 Wh max 4; 100-160 Wh max 2; terminals protected; not plugged into in-flight power | cdnp.flypgs.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| PGA-Portugalia Airlines | Max 2 lithium power banks, each ≤100 Wh; carry-on only; no use or charging at any time in flight; stow under seat/seat pocket, terminals protected | flytap.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Philippine Airlines | From 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks, each ≤100 Wh, capacity labelled; charging power banks in flight prohibited | philippineairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Philippines AirAsia | Max 2 per guest, each max 100 Wh; seat pocket or under seat only, not overhead or checked (AirAsia Philippines update 30 Apr 2026); group rule: no use/charging in flight | newsroom.airasia.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Plus Ultra | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Porter Airlines | Under 100 Wh permitted in carry-on; recalled models banned | flyporter.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Qantas | Carry-on only; ≤100 Wh no approval; 100-160 Wh approval, plus declare, max 2; >160 Wh forbidden; max 20 spare batteries total; recalled/damaged units forbidden. Qantas Group new measures from 15 Dec 2025 (use onboard restricted) | qantas.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Qatar Airways | Max 2 power banks per passenger, each ≤100 Wh, cabin only; >100 Wh not allowed. Charging power banks prohibited in all phases of flight; may power devices only in non-critical phases under direct supervision, not stowed in bag/overhead bin while in use | qatarairways.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Qazaq Air | Kazakhstan (Tengri Travel, 27 Aug 2026): cabin only, never checked; up to 160 Wh, 100-160 Wh with airline approval, usually max 2; use during flight prohibited; ICAO baseline also applies (max 2, no recharging on board) | tengrinews.kz 6 Nov 2026 |
| Qingdao Airlines | China (CAAC) rule: power banks without a 3C mark, unclear mark or recalled models banned on China domestic flights (from 28 Jun 2025) | english.beijing.gov.cn 6 Nov 2026 |
| Riyadh Air | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Rossiya Airlines | Max 2 per passenger, carry-on only; charging on board prohibited in all phases; no powering other devices; terminals protected; not in overhead bins (under seat or seat pocket) | rossiya-airlines.ru 6 Nov 2026 |
| Royal Air Maroc | Max 2 power banks in cabin per passenger; recharging during flight not allowed | royalairmaroc.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Royal Brunei | Up to 100 Wh: max 4 per person; 100-160 Wh: max 2 with approval; cabin only; no use, discharging or charging in flight; switched off in sealed bag | flyroyalbrunei.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Royal Jordanian | Carry-on baggage only; 100-160 Wh lithium batteries need airline approval | rj.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| RwandAir | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Ryanair | Max 2 power banks per passenger within 20 spare batteries total, each max 100 Wh (over 100 Wh not permitted); individually protected; on person or in under-seat bag, never overhead lockers; must not be recharged at any time on board | help.ryanair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| S7 Airlines | Keep on person, seat pocket or under seat (not overhead bin); no use in flight, no charging from or of power banks on board; up to 100 Wh no approval, 100-160 Wh airline consent, over 160 Wh banned | otello.ru 6 Nov 2026 |
| Safair | Treated as spare batteries, individually protected; up to 100 Wh no approval, max 2 per person; 101-160 Wh need airline approval | flysafair.co.za 6 Nov 2026 |
| Salam Air | Max 2, each max 100 Wh (rating marked); no recharging from aircraft power; not to charge/power devices during taxi, take-off, landing; not in overhead lockers | salamair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| SAS | Max 2 power banks, up to 20 spare batteries, each up to 100 Wh (2 larger Li-ion up to 160 Wh allowed); no use or charging on board; carry-on only, not overhead bin - under seat in front | flysas.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| SATA Air Acores | Max 2 per passenger, under 100 Wh (over 100 Wh not permitted); charging power banks or devices on board strictly forbidden | azoresairlines.pt 6 Nov 2026 |
| Saudi Arabian Airlines | Up to 15 devices and 20 spare batteries; under 100 Wh no approval; 101-160 Wh max 2 with approval; over 160 Wh prohibited (TechRadar Aug 2025); Saudi GACA reported in-flight charging ban | prod.dcloud.saudia.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| SCAT Airlines | Kazakhstan (Tengri Travel, 27 Aug 2026): cabin only, never checked; up to 160 Wh, 100-160 Wh with airline approval, usually max 2; use during flight prohibited; ICAO baseline also applies (max 2, no recharging on board) | travel.yandex.ru 6 Nov 2026 |
| Scoot | <100 Wh: max 2 per passenger (max 20 spare batteries); 100-160 Wh: max 2 with approval; >160 Wh banned; not in overhead bins; use and charging prohibited for whole flight; never checked | flyscoot.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Shandong Airlines | Power banks over 160 Wh prohibited | sda.cn 6 Nov 2026 |
| Shanghai Airlines | Max 2 per passenger; ≤100 Wh allowed, 100-160 Wh with airline approval; China domestic flights from 28 Jun 2025: no power banks without (or with unclear) 3C mark, no recalled models; must be off in flight; no charging from any source; no using them to charge/power devices; under seat or seat-back pocket, not overhead bins | global.ceair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Shenzhen Airlines | Counted as spare batteries (max 20); up to 100 Wh; 100-160 Wh max 2 with approval; no charging devices or itself in flight, keep switched off; CCC (3C) mark required on domestic flights | globalpage.shenzhenair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Sichuan Airlines | Cabin only, clear identity label, within rated energy limits; prohibited in checked baggage | serviceapp.sichuanair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Singapore Airlines | Max 2 per passenger, cabin only; ≤100 Wh no approval, 100-160 Wh needs prior approval; >160 Wh banned; use and charging prohibited for whole flight; not in overhead bins | singaporeair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Sky express | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Smartavia | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Smartwings | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Solomon Airlines | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| South African Airways | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Southwest Airlines | From 20 Apr 2026: max 1 power bank per customer, ≤100 Wh, cabin only; not in overhead bin (keep in personal item under seat); no charging from in-seat power; must be visible (not in a bag) while in use | support.southwest.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Southwind Airlines | Spare lithium-ion batteries max 100 Wh, up to 20 in hand luggage only, short-circuit protected | southwindairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| SpiceJet | Cabin baggage only; above 100 Wh up to 160 Wh permitted; individually protected; cannot be used, charged or stored in overhead bins during flight | corporate.spicejet.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Spirit Airlines | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| SriLankan Airlines | Carry-on only; spare batteries ≤100 Wh (Li-ion) / 2 g (Li-metal), max 20 spares, individually protected; 100-160 Wh max 2 | srilankan.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| STARLUX Airlines | From 1 Apr 2026: max 2 per passenger; carry-on only; use and charging banned for entire flight; not in overhead bins | latestnews.starlux-airlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Sun Country Airlines | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| SunExpress | Max 2 in hand luggage; charging during flight strictly prohibited; switched off and stowed for whole flight | sunexpress.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| SWISS | Cabin only; Lufthansa Group rule: max 2 per person, not in overhead lockers, no recharging on board | 6 Nov 2026 |
| T'way Air | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| TACA | Must be carried in carry-on, forbidden in checked baggage | ayuda.avianca.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| TAG Airlines | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| TAP Air Portugal | Max 2 lithium power banks, each ≤100 Wh; carry-on only; no use or charging at any time in flight; stow under seat/seat pocket, terminals protected | flytap.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| TAROM | Use of power banks of any kind not permitted on board | tarom.ro 6 Nov 2026 |
| Thai AirAsia | Max 100 Wh (100-160 Wh needs approval at check-in); use and charging devices prohibited for entire flight; seat pocket or under seat only, not overhead or checked (from 1 Apr 2025) | newsroom.airasia.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Thai Airways International | Use of power banks on board prohibited from 15 Mar 2025 | thaiairways.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Thai Lion Air | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tianjin Airlines | Never checked; carry-on up to 100 Wh with clear label; 100-160 Wh max 2 with approval; over 160 Wh prohibited | global.tianjin-air.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Transavia | Hand luggage/cabin bag only, never in hold | transavia.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Transavia France | Hand luggage/cabin bag only, never in hold | transavia.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| TUI Airways | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| TUIfly | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Tunisair | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Turkish Airlines | Page gives lithium battery rules only: Li-ion ≤100 Wh free; 100-160 Wh allowed (max 2 spares); max 15 PEDs per passenger; no power-bank-specific in-flight rule stated | turkishairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| UNI AIR | From 31 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only; >160 Wh banned (100-160 Wh spares need approval, max 2); use or charging prohibited throughout flight; under seat, not overhead bins | evaair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| United Airlines | Carry-on only (never checked or gate-checked); up to 2 spare lithium batteries max 160 Wh each, individually protected; devices <100 Wh | united.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Ural Airlines | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Urumqi Air | China (CAAC) rule: power banks without a 3C mark, unclear mark or recalled models banned on China domestic flights (from 28 Jun 2025) | english.beijing.gov.cn 6 Nov 2026 |
| UTair | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Uzbekistan Airways | Max 2 per passenger; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh limited quantities); no charging devices or charging from aircraft power; under seat, not overhead; never checked | uzairways.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Vietjet | Hand baggage only; ≤100 Wh: max 2 per passenger; >160 Wh not allowed | seo.vietjetair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Vietnam Airlines | Power banks ≤100 Wh: max 2 per passenger, hand baggage only, not checked; >160 Wh not allowed | vietnamairlines.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Virgin Atlantic | Max 2 power banks (max 5 spare batteries total), carry-on only; >160 Wh never; stow accessible, not overhead lockers; cannot be used to charge devices or plugged into onboard power; Mobikins MK-PB-04 banned on India flights | virginatlantic.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Virgin Australia | Max 2 power banks per person (≤100 Wh, or 100-160 Wh with approval and declared at check-in); >160 Wh banned; must not be used to charge devices on board or recharged from aircraft power; carry-on only, not overhead lockers - seat pocket, under seat or on person | virginaustralia.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Volaris | Max 2 per passenger, each under 100 Wh; carry-on only, visible under seat; charging it or using it to charge devices in flight prohibited | cms.volaris.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Volotea | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |
| Vueling | Max 2 per passenger, each 100 Wh or less; cabin only, never checked; short-circuit protected; kept visible, never overhead compartments; cannot be charged or used to charge devices in flight | help.vueling.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| West Air | China (CAAC) rule: power banks without a 3C mark, unclear mark or recalled models banned on China domestic flights (from 28 Jun 2025) | english.beijing.gov.cn 6 Nov 2026 |
| WestJet | One per guest; on person, accessible (seat pocket), not checked or overhead; no charging power bank on board; no charging devices from it when onboard power available; spare batteries up to 100 Wh | westjet.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Wideroe | Max 2, each 100 Wh or less; keep close (seat pocket, pocket, under-seat bag), not overhead bin | help.wideroe.no 6 Nov 2026 |
| Wizz Air | Max 1 power bank within max 20 spare batteries; >100 Wh forbidden (page also says 100-160 Wh needs approval, max 2); no use in any phase of flight; keep on person, not checked | ssr-weu2.wizzair.com 6 Nov 2026 |
| Xiamen Airlines | China (CAAC) rule: power banks without a 3C mark, unclear mark or recalled models banned on China domestic flights (from 28 Jun 2025) | english.beijing.gov.cn 6 Nov 2026 |
| ZIPAIR | International rule from 27 Mar 2026: max 2 power banks per person, carry-on only, individually protected; up to 100 Wh (100-160 Wh only with airline approval); no recharging on board. Airline publishes no stricter rule we could find | IATA guidance on the ICAO rule 6 Nov 2026 |