What each regulator says
An airline can be stricter than these rules. Check your airline’s page — we show its own rule.
Worldwide baseline · in force since 27 March 2026
ICAO (Technical Instructions, Addendum No. 1)
Max 2 power banks per person
Up to 100 Wh without approval
No recharging on board
Use on board: not recommended (should not charge other devices)
Carry-on only
“no more than two power banks may be carried per person ... must not be recharged while onboard the aircraft”
Source: iata.org· Checked 21 Oct 2026
United States
FAA (US)
Up to 100 Wh without approval
101–160 Wh (airline approval, max 2)
Over 160 Wh: forbidden
Carry-on only
“MUST BE CARRIED ON ... Check with your air carrier for approval ... Not permitted as carry-on or in checked baggage”
Source: faa.gov· Checked 21 Oct 2026
United Kingdom · in force since 27 March 2026
UK CAA
Max 2 power banks per person
Up to 100 Wh without approval
100–160 Wh (operator approval)
No recharging on board
Use on board: should not charge other devices
Carry-on only
“Must not be recharged on board the aircraft ... Maximum of two power banks per person”
Source: caa.co.uk· Checked 21 Oct 2026
European Union · in force since 27 May 2025
EASA (EU) SIB 2025-03
Up to 100 Wh without approval
100–160 Wh (operator approval)
No recharging on board
Use on board: recommended prohibited
Carry-on only
“prohibition of use power banks to charge electronic devices during the flight”
Source: ad.easa.europa.eu· Checked 21 Oct 2026
Singapore · in force since 6 April 2026
CAAS (Singapore) SIB 2026-02
Max 2 power banks per person
Up to 100 Wh without approval
100–160 Wh (airline approval)
Over 160 Wh: forbidden
No recharging on board
“no more than two power banks per person”
Source: caas.gov.sg· Checked 21 Oct 2026
1 Jan 2027
IATA DGR 68 starts
The 68th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations applies from 1 January 2027. IATA’s guidance to operators lists power banks over 100 Wh as forbidden, and the 100–160 Wh provision is not carried into DGR 68. Japan Airlines’ page already notes that its limit may drop to 100 Wh from January 2027, pending IATA changes.
Where IATA and the FAA / UK CAA disagree: 100–160 Wh
| Authority | 100–160 Wh power banks | Source |
|---|---|---|
| IATA (guidance to operators) | Forbidden — guidance lists power banks over 100 Wh as forbidden | iata.org |
| FAA (US) | Allowed with airline approval, max 2 (“Check with your air carrier for approval”) | faa.gov |
| UK CAA | Allowed with operator approval | caa.co.uk |
What this means for you: a 100–160 Wh power bank is only possible on an airline that offers approval — 12 of the 31 airlines we track do (United Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, IndiGo). Every other airline caps power banks at 100 Wh, so we show “Not allowed” for them. When an airline is stricter than the regulators, its own rule wins.
Questions about the 2026 rules
How many power banks can I bring in 2026?
Two per person, worldwide, since 27 March 2026 (ICAO). Some airlines allow only one.
Can I recharge a power bank on the plane?
No. ICAO: “must not be recharged while onboard the aircraft”.
What changes on 1 January 2027?
The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, 68th edition, start. IATA’s guidance lists power banks over 100 Wh as forbidden, and the 100–160 Wh provision is not carried into DGR 68.