American Airlines power bank rules (2026)
American Airlines allows two power banks up to 100 Wh per passenger, in your carry-on only. You can’t recharge it on board, and using it is limited.
Source: aa.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Max power banks
2
No approval up to
100 Wh
Use on board
Limited
Recharge on board
No
What American Airlines says
“Limit 2 portable chargers per passenger while onboard. ... Each charger must not exceed 100 watt hours (Wh). ... Keep portable chargers within reach and visible while in use.”
Source: aa.com· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Every American Airlines power bank rule
Up to 2 power banks per passengerAmerican Airlines's page: 2 portable chargers per passenger onboard, each ≤100Wh
Up to 100 Wh each without approval
Over 100 Wh: not allowed on American Airlines
Using it on board is limited — see the rules below
No recharging the power bank on board
Carry-on only. Never in checked bags
Within reach and visible while in use
Under the seat or seatback pocket, not overhead
Do not recharge portable chargers from seat power
Large power stations (Bluetti, EcoFlow, Jackery) not allowed
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Report an outdated ruleFlying with another North American airline?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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2 | 100 Wh | Limited |
| Delta Air Lines | 2 | 100 Wh | Limited |
| United Airlines | 2 | 100 Wh | Not stated |
| Southwest Airlines | 1 | 100 Wh | Limited |
American Airlines power bank questions
Can I bring 2 power banks on American Airlines?
Yes. American Airlines allows up to 2 power banks per passenger, in your carry-on. From American Airlines’s page: 2 portable chargers per passenger onboard, each ≤100Wh.
Can I bring a 20,000 mAh power bank on American Airlines?
Yes. At 3.7 V a 20,000 mAh power bank is about 74 Wh, under American Airlines’s 100 Wh limit. Keep it in your carry-on.
Can I use my power bank on an American Airlines flight?
Only in a limited way. American Airlines’s rules: Within reach and visible while in use; Do not recharge portable chargers from seat power; Large power stations (Bluetti, EcoFlow, Jackery) not allowed. You can’t recharge the power bank on board.
