Emirates Airlines has banned the use of power banks on all of its flights starting from October 1, 2025.
According to a statement, passengers are still allowed to carry one power bank per person on their flights, but it is prohibited from using them.
The statement also says that passengers are not allowed to use power banks to charge devices on the flights, or use the flight's power supply to charge the power bank itself.
The decision comes after Emirates conducted a study regarding the risks of the use of lithium-ion battery packs on board flights.
The new regulations include:
- Emirates customers may carry one power bank that is under 100 Watt Hours.
- Power banks may not be used to charge any personal devices onboard.
- Charging a power bank using the aircraft’s power supply is not permitted.
- All power banks accepted for transport must have capacity rating information available.
- Power banks may not be placed in the overhead stowage bin onboard the aircraft and must now be placed in the seat pocket or in a bag under the seat in front of you.
- Power banks are not permitted in checked luggage (existing rule).
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