Airlines Banning Power Banks in 2026: Full List & Details
Which airlines have banned or restricted power banks in 2026? Lufthansa, Emirates, Singapore Airlines and more. Complete updated list.
No airline has banned carrying power banks entirely — they are too essential for travellers. But several airlines have banned using them in-flight, while others have tightened size and storage rules. Here is the full 2026 picture.
Airlines That Ban In-Flight Use
- Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian (Jan 2026): Power banks must be switched off. No charging or using them during the flight. Official announcement
- Singapore Airlines (Apr 2025): In-flight use banned. Keep in your bag, switched off. Official advisory
- Korean Air, Asiana, Jeju Air (Mar 2025): Must be kept visible, not in overhead bins. Source
Airlines With Stricter Size Limits
- Emirates: Allows up to 160 Wh with prior approval. Standard 100 Wh limit without approval. Emirates baggage rules
- Air China, China Eastern, China Southern: As of June 2025, power banks must display a valid CCC certification mark. CAAC notice
- Cathay Pacific: In-flight use banned as of late 2025. Must be kept in carry-on bag. Cathay Pacific rules
Airlines Following Standard IATA Rules
The majority of airlines follow the IATA standard: under 100 Wh allowed in carry-on, 100–160 Wh with approval, over 160 Wh banned. This includes American, Delta, United, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Qantas, and most others.
The One Rule That Never Changes
No matter the airline: power banks are never allowed in checked baggage. This applies everywhere in the world, with no exceptions. TSA guidance
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