What the rules say
| Authority or airline | Answer | Quote | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASAEuropean Union | Recommends prohibiting the use of power banks to charge devices during the flight. | prohibition of use power banks to charge electronic devices during the flight |
ad.easa.europa.eu | 21 Oct 2026 |
| ICAOWorldwide baseline | Not recommended — power banks should not charge other devices. | — | iata.org | 21 Oct 2026 |
| UK CAAUnited Kingdom | Power banks should not charge other devices. | — | caa.co.uk | 21 Oct 2026 |
| EmiratesEK | No — power banks may not be used in the cabin. | Emirates customers may carry one power bank that is under 100 Watt Hours. … Power banks may not be used while in the aircraft cabin |
emirates.com | 21 Oct 2026 |
| LufthansaLH | No — charging and using power banks is prohibited. | Power restriction: max. 100 Wh or 2 g LC per power bank … Item restriction: max. 2 power banks per passenger … Charging and using power banks is prohibited. |
lufthansa.com | 21 Oct 2026 |
| RyanairFR | Limited — you may charge devices except during taxi, take-off and landing. | — | help.ryanair.com | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Qatar AirwaysQR | Limited — you may charge a personal device in non-critical phases, under direct supervision. | — | qatarairways.com | 21 Oct 2026 |
| American AirlinesAA | Limited — keep it within reach and visible while in use. | Limit 2 portable chargers per passenger while onboard. ... Each charger must not exceed 100 watt hours (Wh). ... Keep portable chargers within reach and visible while in use. |
aa.com | 21 Oct 2026 |
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