What the rules say
| Authority or airline | Answer | Quote | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAAUnited States | No. Spare lithium batteries, including power banks, must be carried on. | MUST BE CARRIED ON ... Check with your air carrier for approval ... Not permitted as carry-on or in checked baggage |
faa.gov | 21 Oct 2026 |
| ICAOWorldwide baseline | No — carry-on only. | — | iata.org | 21 Oct 2026 |
| UK CAAUnited Kingdom | No — carry-on only. | — | caa.co.uk | 21 Oct 2026 |
| EASAEuropean Union | No — carry-on only. | — | ad.easa.europa.eu | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Cathay PacificCX | No — never in checked baggage or the overhead compartment. | Each passenger may carry a maximum of two lithium battery power banks. ... Power banks must not be placed in checked baggage or overhead compartments under any circumstances |
cathaypacific.com | 21 Oct 2026 |
| LATAM AirlinesLA | No — only in your carry-on baggage. | A maximum of 2 units of up to 100 Wh each are allowed per passenger, only in your carry-on baggage ... Once onboard, power banks cannot be plugged into the aircraft's power outlets and must not be used as a power source |
latamairlines.com | 21 Oct 2026 |
| United AirlinesUA | No — not in checked bags (including smart bags). Take it out if your carry-on is gate-checked. | — | united.com | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Southwest AirlinesWN | No — prohibited in checked and gate-checked bags. | — | support.southwest.com | 21 Oct 2026 |
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