Air Canada power bank rules (2026)
Air Canada allows power banks up to 100 Wh (100–160 Wh only with approval), in your carry-on only. It doesn’t state a number per passenger, so the worldwide limit of 2 applies. Air Canada doesn’t state an in-flight rule; worldwide, recharging on board isn’t allowed.
Source: aircanada.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Max power banks
2
Not stated · worldwide ruleNo approval up to
100 Wh
Use on board
Not stated
Recharge on board
No
Not stated · worldwide ruleWhat Air Canada says
“Maximum 20 spare cells/battery packs, of which, no more than: 2 lithium-ion batteries with a rating of 100 but not exceeding 160 Wh”
Source: aircanada.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Every Air Canada power bank rule
Up to 2 power banks per passenger (worldwide rule — Air Canada doesn't state this)Air Canada's page: Max 20 spares; max 2 at 100–160Wh
Up to 100 Wh each without approval
100–160 Wh: only with Air Canada’s approval, max 2 per person
Over 160 Wh: not allowed (worldwide rule — Air Canada doesn't state this)
Using it on board: not stated by Air Canada
No recharging the power bank on board (worldwide rule — Air Canada doesn't state this)
Carry-on only. Never in checked bags
Short-circuit protection
Specific Anker models prohibited
Rules checked on 21 October 2026.
Report an outdated ruleFlying with another North American airline?
| Airline | Max power banks | No approval up to | Use on board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Not stated | 100 Wh | Not stated |
| American Airlines | 2 | 100 Wh | Limited |
| Delta Air Lines | 2 | 100 Wh | Limited |
| United Airlines | 2 | 100 Wh | Not stated |
Air Canada power bank questions
Can I bring 2 power banks on Air Canada?
Air Canada doesn’t state a number of power banks, so the worldwide limit applies: 2 per person (ICAO). From Air Canada’s page: Max 20 spares; max 2 at 100–160Wh.
Can I bring a 20,000 mAh power bank on Air Canada?
Yes. At 3.7 V a 20,000 mAh power bank is about 74 Wh, under Air Canada’s 100 Wh limit. Keep it in your carry-on.
Can I use my power bank on an Air Canada flight?
Air Canada doesn’t state an in-flight use rule. Worldwide, recharging a power bank on board isn’t allowed.
