What the rules say
| Authority or airline | Answer | Quote | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICAOWorldwide baseline | No — must not be recharged on board. | no more than two power banks may be carried per person ... must not be recharged while onboard the aircraft |
iata.org | 21 Oct 2026 |
| UK CAAUnited Kingdom | No — must not be recharged on board. | Must not be recharged on board the aircraft ... Maximum of two power banks per person |
caa.co.uk | 21 Oct 2026 |
| EASAEuropean Union | No recharging on board. | — | ad.easa.europa.eu | 21 Oct 2026 |
| CAASSingapore | No recharging on board. | — | caas.gov.sg | 21 Oct 2026 |
| JetBlueB6 | No — not from in-seat power. | No more than two power banks allowed per customer. ... Power banks must not be charged using in-seat power during flight. ... Power banks should not be used to charge or power other devices during flight. |
jetblue.com | 21 Oct 2026 |
| QantasQF | No — including via in-seat USB ports. | You can carry up to two power banks per person, each not exceeding 160Wh. ... Power banks cannot be used or charged during the flight, including via in-seat USB ports. |
qantas.com | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Japan AirlinesJL | No — not from in-seat outlets or USB ports. | No more than 2 (two) power banks are allowed per passenger (each 160Wh or less*). ... Charging power banks via in-seat power outlets or USB ports is prohibited. |
jal.co.jp | 21 Oct 2026 |
| American AirlinesAA | No — don’t recharge portable chargers from seat power. | — | aa.com | 21 Oct 2026 |
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