Following a spate of incidents during early 2025, airlines have begun changing the rules on using and storing portable chargers, or \u2018power banks,\u2019 in flight. Some airlines are banning power banks in overhead compartments, while others are prohibiting the use of the devices during the flight.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re due to travel soon and you\u2019re not sure what you are and aren\u2019t allowed to do with a power bank in flight, here\u2019s what you need to know.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The airlines banning power banks<\/h2>\n
Several airlines have changed their guidance on carrying lithium batteries on planes, which are found in power banks, cellphones, and e-cigarettes. These batteries have the potential to malfunction and produce smoke, heat and even fire.<\/p>\n\n
Below is a table of all the airlines so far confirmed to be changing the use of power banks on aircraft:<\/p>\n First to implement a new ban on power banks was Air Busan, following a terrifying fire onboard. While many airlines are no longer allowing passengers to use power banks on flights, Air Busan has gone a step further, requiring that passengers keep such devices on their person, preferably in a seat pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Airline<\/strong><\/td>\n Date of change<\/strong><\/td>\n New rules<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Singapore Airlines & Scoot<\/td>\n April 1, 2025<\/td>\n Fully charge before flight, do not use in flight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n EVA Air<\/td>\n March 1, 2025<\/td>\n Fully charge before flight, do not use in flight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Thai Airways<\/td>\n March 15, 2025<\/td>\n Fully charge before flight, do not use in flight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n AirAsia<\/td>\n March 15, 2025<\/td>\n Fully charge before flight, do not use in flight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n China Airlines<\/td>\n March 1, 2025<\/td>\n Fully charge before flight, do not use in flight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Air Busan<\/td>\n February 5, 2025<\/td>\n Do not store in overhead locker, fully charge before flight, do not use in flight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Korean Air<\/td>\n March 1, 2025<\/td>\n Do not store in overhead locker, fully charge before flight, do not use in flight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Asiana Airlines<\/td>\n March 1, 2025<\/td>\n Do not store in overhead locker, fully charge before flight, do not use in flight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Starlux Airlines<\/td>\n Since 2018<\/td>\n Fully charge before flight, do not use in flight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tigerair Taiwan<\/td>\n March 1, 2025<\/td>\n Fully charge before flight, do not use in flight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Cathay Pacific<\/td>\n April 7, 2025<\/td>\n Do not store in overhead locker, fully charge before flight, do not use in flight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Hong Kong Airlines<\/td>\n April 7, 2025<\/td>\n Do not store in overhead locker, fully charge before flight, do not use in flight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n
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