Recall first
A 30 Wh bank can still be dangerous. A matching recall or model-specific ban comes before any Wh calculation.
A MORE CONSIDERED WAY TO FLYNº 001 / 2026
Can you fly with
that power bank?
Look up recalls, flight bans and airline rules by model. Get a clear next step, backed by dated primary sources.
CV / AVIATION SAFETY INDEXISSUE 26.10
ILLUSTRATIVE REVIEW — NOT BOARDING APPROVAL01 / 03
01 / YOUR FLIGHT CHECK
Check your power bank before you fly
Find the code printed on your power bank. Choose your operating airline; add your route for location-specific bans.
BUILT FOR BETTER DECISIONS
18DOCUMENTED MODELS
11AIRLINE POLICIES
Source edition2026-10-30Curated snapshot, not live coverage
WHY IT MATTERS
A 20-second check. Three things that matter.
The carrier decides
ICAO's maximum of two is not a promise. AEGEAN and Emirates each publish a stricter one-bank limit.
Know your Wh
The printed mAh alone cannot confirm flight compliance. Watt-hours depend on the battery's nominal voltage.
CURATED SAFETY REGISTRY
Specific models. Actual sources.
Search our tracked recalled or restricted models. The list is deliberately non-exhaustive; no match never means no recall.
18models with documented notices
NOT ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL
Know the airline, not just the rule.
Rules below are sourced from published carrier pages. Partial entries do not validate the airline's complete policy.
THE 100 WH QUESTION
mAh is not the flight limit. Wh is.
Airlines assess energy in watt-hours (Wh), not mAh alone. Enter the nominal cell voltage written on your battery, not the USB output voltage.
Wh = mAh × V / 1,000
Example: 20,000 mAh at 3.7 V = 74 Wh. The manufacturer's printed Wh rating takes priority if provided.
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YOUR ESTIMATED BATTERY ENERGY
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SOURCED & DATED
The latest changes we track.
Source publications and our last review are different dates. This site's data is a dated snapshot, not a live feed.
THE DETAILS
Before you head for the airport.
Can power banks go in checked baggage?＋
No. Spare lithium batteries and power banks belong in cabin baggage only, protected against short circuits. If your cabin bag is checked at the gate, remove the power bank and keep it with you.
Did ICAO ban all power banks in March 2026?＋
No. The March 27, 2026 amendment limits passengers to a maximum of two power banks and prohibits recharging the power banks during flight. It recommends against using them to recharge other devices; airlines can publish stricter rules.
What if my model isn't in the database?＋
An unmatched model is not cleared. This is a curated selection of documented notices, not a complete worldwide recall database. Check manufacturer, regulator, airline, physical condition and battery labeling.
Do serial-number recalls ban every unit of a model?＋
Not necessarily. Many notices identify only specific serials, manufacture dates or regions. Check the manufacturer's official recall form. Until a possible recall is resolved, do not bring or use the unit.
Can I use a power bank during the flight?＋
It depends on the operating airline. For example, Ryanair permits some onboard device charging outside taxi/takeoff/landing, while AEGEAN, Emirates, easyJet and Scoot prohibit power-bank use. Follow crew instructions.
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CABINVOLT
Better to know here than at the gate.
Find the model. Confirm the battery label. Check the operating airline. Then travel with confidence in the facts — not in a generic green tick.
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