Power bank rules by airline

• Cabin only, never in checked bags.
• Keep it within reach, and in sight while you use it: in a personal item under the seat or in the seatback pocket.
• Not in overhead bins or other enclosed spaces.
• Large power banks and lithium-ion generators (EcoFlow, Jackery, Bluetti and the like) aren’t allowed at all.

From Restricted items in bags. All American bag rules.

• Cabin only.
• No more than 100 Wh each, with no exceptions.
• Don’t use one to charge a device during taxi, take-off or landing.
• Keep it where you can reach it: under the seat in front of you or in the seatback pocket.

From Battery or fuel-powered items. All Delta bag rules.

• Cabin only. No power banks in checked bags, and take them out of a carry-on that’s checked at the gate.
• Keep them on you or in your personal item during the flight.
• Lithium-ion batteries are limited to 100 Wh, but up to two of 101–160 Wh can go in a carry-on. United doesn’t say whether that covers power banks or needs approval.
• Recalled power banks, such as the Ubio and the VRURC OBO_B7, aren’t allowed.

From Portable chargers, vapes and electronic devices, Dangerous items. All United bag rules.

• One power bank per passenger, from 20 April 2026.
• Cabin only, never in checked bags.
• Keep it in a personal item under the seat in front of you, and in sight, not in a bag, while you use it.
• If you have a smart bag, take the battery out before the bag goes in the overhead bin.

From Traveling with lithium batteries, portable chargers and power banks. All Southwest bag rules.

• Carry-on only, never in checked bags.
• Store it under the seat, not in the overhead bin.
• Each one must be protected against short circuits when not in use.
• If your carry-on is checked at the gate, take any spare batteries out of it.

From Prohibited items, Batteries. All JetBlue bag rules.

• Power banks over 100 Wh aren’t allowed on Alaska and Hawaiian flights.
• Cabin only, never in checked bags.
• Keep it within arm’s reach, not in the overhead bin or a closet.
• Don’t use it during taxi, take-off or landing.
• Alaska advises against travelling with fully charged batteries and power banks.

From Prohibited and restricted batteries and electronic devices. All Alaska bag rules.

• Spare lithium batteries aren’t allowed in checked bags. Frontier’s pages give no limit for power banks.

From Contract of Carriage. All Frontier bag rules.

• Spare lithium batteries go in carry-on bags only, each protected from short circuit, up to 20 of them. Allegiant doesn’t name power banks separately.
• Batteries over 160 Wh, and damaged or recalled ones, aren’t carried.

From Restricted articles, Restricted articles list (PDF). All Allegiant bag rules.

• Carry-on only; never in checked or gate-checked bags.
• Keep it within arm’s reach, not in the overhead bin or a closet.
• Don’t use it during taxi, takeoff or landing, and don’t charge it from seat power.
• Power banks over 100 Wh aren’t carried on Alaska Air Group flights.

From Prohibited and restricted batteries and electronic devices. All Hawaiian bag rules.

• Carry-on only. If your bag is checked at the gate, take spare batteries out.
• Lithium batteries of 101–160 Wh are allowed in carry-on bags; over 160 Wh they’re forbidden.

From Prohibited items and hazardous materials. All Sun Country bag rules.

• Carry-on only, never in checked bags.

From Travel tips for beginners and frequent fliers. All Breeze bag rules.

• While it’s charging a device, a power bank must stay visible: not in a bag or the overhead bin.
• Spare lithium batteries go in your carry-on. Take power banks out if your carry-on is gate-checked.
• Up to two batteries of 101–160 Wh are allowed “in most cases”.
• Avelo’s planes have no in-seat power.

From Traveling with lithium batteries and portable chargers, Restricted and prohibited items. All Avelo bag rules.

• Power banks count as spare battery packs. They go in carry-on bags only, up to 20 spare packs per passenger.
• Each must be under 100 Wh. You can bring two of 100–160 Wh if Air Canada airport agents approve them.
• The Anker A1647, Anker Zolo A1681 and Anker Zolo A1689 are banned on board.
• On small aircraft where carry-ons go on the Sky Check cart at the door, take power banks out of the bag and carry them into the cabin.

From Restricted and prohibited items: batteries and personal electronic devices. All Air Canada bag rules.

• One power bank per person. Keep it on you or in the seat pocket, never in the overhead bin or a checked bag.
• It can’t be charged on board, and it can’t be used to charge another device when onboard power is available.
• Since 19 March 2026, anything with a rechargeable battery has to go in your carry-on or personal item.
• Recalled power banks aren’t allowed on WestJet flights.

From Baggage, Restricted and prohibited items. All WestJet bag rules.

• Up to two power banks, counted within the limit of 20 spare lithium batteries. Nothing over 100 Wh is allowed in the cabin or in checked bags.
• Keep power banks on you or in the small bag under the seat in front, never in a bag in the overhead locker.
• You can charge a device from one, except during taxi, take-off and landing or when the crew says not to. Recharging a power bank on board isn’t allowed, even from another power bank.
• Each must be protected against short circuits: in its retail packaging, with its terminals taped, or in its own plastic bag or pouch.

From What items are permitted on board?. All Ryanair bag rules.

• Cabin bags only, never hold luggage.
• Power banks can’t be used on easyJet aircraft or used to charge other devices.
• Each must be individually protected, for example in its retail packaging or a plastic bag.
• easyJet recommends keeping them where you can watch them, ideally on you.

From Dangerous goods and prohibited articles, Restricted and unusual items. All easyJet bag rules.

• Hand baggage only, never in checked bags. If your cabin bag is checked at the gate, take your power banks out and keep them with you.
• Keep them in the seat pocket or in a bag under the seat in front.
• Seat power is only for charging your devices, not power banks.
• Each must show its capacity rating. You can carry up to four spare batteries in all, and up to two of them can be power banks. BA’s approval form for 100–160 Wh batteries doesn’t cover power banks.

From Restricted and prohibited items. All British Airways bag rules.

• One power bank, within a limit of 20 spare batteries per person. A power bank over 100 Wh, or with no readable Wh rating, is banned.
• Cabin only, never in checked bags. It goes under the seat in front or in the seat-back pocket, not the overhead compartment, and should stay where you can watch it, ideally on you.
• It can’t be used or charged at any point in the flight.

From Restricted items on board. All Wizz Air bag rules.

• Hand luggage only, never the hold, and on board that bag goes under the seat in front of you.
• Power banks of 100–160 Wh are approved automatically. A power bank that doesn’t clearly show its Wh rating is banned.
• Each must be protected against short circuit: in its original packaging, in a case or strong plastic bag, or with tape over the terminals.

From Dangerous goods and restricted items, Baggage. All Jet2 bag rules.

• Cabin baggage only, never in checked baggage.
• Power banks over 100 Wh are not permitted, even with approval. The 100–160 Wh allowance covers other spare batteries only.
• Keep them in the seat pocket or under the seat in front, or on you.
• Using or charging a power bank is banned on all AirAsia flights, whatever its capacity.
• Damaged or defective power banks are refused.

From What items are prohibited from being carried in my baggage. All AirAsia bag rules.

• Cabin baggage only, never in checked baggage.
• Keep them with you: in a carry-on bag under the seat, or in the seat pocket. Never in the overhead compartment.
• Keep each one in a separate bag or protective pouch. Damaged, swollen or non-compliant power banks are banned.
• Over 160 Wh is banned outright.
• On interline journeys, the policy of the airline flying the most significant part of the trip applies.

From Additional restrictions. All Malaysia Airlines bag rules.

• Power banks must always be carried on your person, not packed in a cabin bag or a checked bag.
• Each must be under 100 Wh and protected against short circuit.
• Using a power bank in the cabin is banned in all circumstances.

From Baggage allowance. All Batik Air bag rules.

• Cabin baggage only on all SIA flights, never checked. Any power bank beyond two must be stored or disposed of before boarding.
• Keep them within easy reach, in the seat-back pocket or under the seat in front. Not in the overhead compartments.
• For 100–160 Wh, get approval in advance through Singapore Airlines’ form, with a picture of the rating and proof that it passed the UN 38.3 tests.

From General restrictions. All Singapore Airlines bag rules.

• Cabin baggage only. Spare batteries, power banks included, can’t go in checked baggage.
• They can’t go in the overhead compartments.
• You can’t charge a power bank from the in-seat power or USB ports, or use one to charge a device, at any point in the flight.
• For 100–160 Wh, get approval at the Scoot check-in counter on the day of departure.

From Is there a limit to the number of power banks that I can bring onboard Scoot flights?, Baggage allowance, policy and rules. All Scoot bag rules.

• Under Hong Kong law you can’t charge a power bank from the in-seat power, or use one to charge or power a device.
• Never in checked baggage or the overhead compartment: keep it in your cabin bag under the seat in front.
• Spare batteries, power banks included, must be under 100 Wh and 2 g of lithium.
• These limits apply from 7 April 2025, under Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department rules. The in-seat power can still charge your own devices.

From Spare batteries, Usage of power banks is now restricted on Cathay Pacific flights. All Cathay Pacific bag rules.

• Carry-on baggage only, never checked.
• Keep them within easy reach during the flight.
• Power banks of 100–160 Wh need approval, which Jetstar’s page says comes from Qantas.
• No more than 20 spare batteries per passenger, power banks included.

From Dangerous goods. All Jetstar bag rules.

• Carry-on only. Power banks found in checked baggage are confiscated or disposed of.
• Keep them within reach, in the seat pocket or under the seat in front. Qantas’s notice to travel agents says that in bulkhead or exit rows they can go in the overhead locker close to you.
• They can’t be used or charged during the flight, including from in-seat USB ports.
• Lithium-ion batteries of 100–160 Wh need airline approval and must be declared at check-in.
• These rules apply on Qantas, QantasLink and Jetstar flights from 15 December 2025.

From Spare batteries and power banks, New safety measures for power banks on flights, effective 15 December 2025. All Qantas bag rules.

• Carry-on only, never checked. Take them out of any bag you check in.
• Stow them in the seat pocket or under the seat in front, or keep them on you. Not in the overhead lockers.
• They can’t charge another device on board, or be recharged from the aircraft’s power supply.
• Power banks over 100 Wh, up to 160 Wh, must be declared at check-in. Over 160 Wh isn’t allowed.
• Protect each one against short circuit, and unplug all cables even when it isn’t in use.

From Batteries. All Virgin Australia bag rules.