While Lufthansa, Swiss, and Austrian drew headlines, the same Lufthansa Group cabin standard for portable chargers also applies to holiday-focused Edelweiss and low-cost network carrier Eurowings. Effective 15 January 2026, both brands spell out quantity limits, where power banks may sit in the cabin, and a ban on using or charging them during the flight (with a medical-device exception where applicable).
Key rules (Edelweiss & Eurowings)
- How many — Typically up to two power banks per passenger, each within the usual 100 Wh / 100–160 Wh approval bands; over 160 Wh is not permitted.
- Where to pack — Hand baggage only. Edelweiss explicitly states power banks must not be placed in overhead bins; keep them in a seat pocket, under the seat in your bag, or on your person so crew can see them.
- During the flight — Power banks stay switched off. You may not charge devices from them, recharge them from seat power, or use them in any way that energises the cells, except approved medical equipment per airline policy.
Why Swiss leisure travellers see this first
Edelweiss operates long-haul leisure routes from Switzerland; Eurowings covers many short- and medium-haul European markets. If your itinerary includes either brand, read their baggage / dangerous goods page even if you already know the Lufthansa mainline rules — wording and FAQ examples can differ.
Sources: Edelweiss — New safety rules for power banks on board · Eurowings — Dangerous goods in baggage · Lufthansa Group — Power banks on board (January 2026)