Safety · Sunday, 16 August 2026
Can you take a power bank on a plane? Airline rules explained
Airlines are tightening regulations regarding the transport of power banks due to rising concerns over lithium battery fires.
TL;DR
Industry standards now generally mandate that power banks must be carried in the cabin rather than checked luggage, with strict limits on watt-hour (Wh) capacity. Standardizing these rules is a critical safety measure to prevent in-flight fires caused by damaged or faulty lithium-ion batteries.
Aerospace Global News15 Aug, 15:48 BST
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