Where Should You Keep Your Power Bank When Flying? Airline Safety Rules Explained

Learn why power banks must be carried in carry-on luggage during flights and understand airline capacity limits for safe travel.

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When flying, always carry your power bank in your carry-on luggage. Due to safety regulations, airlines prohibit storing power banks in checked luggage. Power banks are considered spare lithium batteries and must be carried on the plane to prevent potential fire risks in the cargo hold. Make sure the power bank's capacity does not exceed the airline's limit, typically around 100Wh, though some airlines allow up to 160Wh with prior approval.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I put my power bank in checked baggage? No, power banks must be carried in carry-on luggage due to safety regulations that prevent fire risks from lithium batteries in the cargo hold.
  2. What is the maximum power bank capacity allowed on airplanes? Typically, power banks up to 100Wh are allowed in carry-on luggage, but some airlines permit up to 160Wh with prior approval.
  3. Why are power banks restricted in checked baggage? Power banks contain lithium batteries that pose a fire risk if stored in the cargo hold, so airlines require them to be carried on board.