Can I bring a power bank over 160 Wh on a plane?

No. Power banks over 160 Wh aren’t allowed on passenger flights — not in your carry-on and not in checked bags.

Rules checked on 21 October 2026. Every answer below is from an official source.

What the rules say

Authority or airlineAnswerQuoteSourceChecked
FAAUnited States No — not permitted as carry-on or in checked baggage. 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
CAASSingapore No — over 160 Wh forbidden. — caas.gov.sg 21 Oct 2026
Alaska AirlinesAS No — over 160 Wh not accepted. — alaskaair.com 21 Oct 2026
Delta Air LinesDL No — max 100 Wh each, no exceptions. — delta.com 21 Oct 2026
American AirlinesAA No — large power stations (Bluetti, EcoFlow, Jackery) are not allowed. — aa.com 21 Oct 2026
LufthansaLH No — over 160 Wh forbidden. — lufthansa.com 21 Oct 2026
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