What the rules say
| Authority or airline | Answer | Quote | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICAOWorldwide baseline | IATA’s guidance lists power banks over 100 Wh as forbidden. | — | iata.org | 21 Oct 2026 |
| FAAUnited States | 101–160 Wh with airline approval, max 2. | 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 |
| UK CAAUnited Kingdom | 100–160 Wh with operator approval. | — | caa.co.uk | 21 Oct 2026 |
| EASAEuropean Union | 100–160 Wh with operator approval. | — | ad.easa.europa.eu | 21 Oct 2026 |
| CAASSingapore | 100–160 Wh with airline approval. | — | caas.gov.sg | 21 Oct 2026 |
| LufthansaLH | With Lufthansa’s approval — register it via the Lufthansa Help Center when booking. | — | lufthansa.com | 21 Oct 2026 |
| British AirwaysBA | No — British Airways’ 100–160 Wh form is not for power banks, so they are capped at 100 Wh. | Power banks must not exceed 100Wh. ... Up to 2 power banks per person. ... Power banks must be stored either in the seat pocket or in a bag placed under the seat in front. |
britishairways.com | 21 Oct 2026 |
| RyanairFR | No — over 100 Wh not permitted. | — | help.ryanair.com | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Turkish AirlinesTK | No — power banks over 100 Wh are prohibited. | — | turkishairlines.com | 21 Oct 2026 |
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