A POPULAR travel gadget is being banned across a number of global airlines.
Earlier this year, a fire broke out on an Air Busan flight, a Korean airline, while departing Seoul.
Airlines are rolling out new power bank rules[/caption]
While no-one was killed, the damage was so severe that the plane was forced to be decommissioned.
The fire was linked to a power bank, used to charge gadgets, with many unregulated devices on the market.
Fears over the safety of these being used in the air have led to a number of airlines restricting their use.
Air Busan was the first to ban passengers from having them in their hand luggage.
Here are the other airlines that have since followed suit.
Emirates
Emirates is the latest airline to introduce the new power bank ban.
From October 1, passengers will no longer be able to use the devices onboard, nor will they be able to charge the device using the onboard power supply.
While passengers can still take them into the cabin, only one per traveller is allowed and they must be kept in the seat pocket or underseat bag.
They are banned from going in the overhead lockers.
Lufthansa
Lufthansa’s rules allow power banks onboard but they must not be charged using the onboard power supplies.
While they can still be used to charge a device, they are banned from going in the overhead lockers as they must be kept insight.
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines has banned smart luggage – that is ones with battery packs built in – from being taken into the cabin unless the battery can be removed.
The website states: “To protect the detached lithium battery from short-circuiting, the battery should be placed in its original packaging, or its terminals should be insulated, or the battery should be placed in secure plastic bags.”
All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines
On July 3, 2025, Japan’s transport ministry confirmed that power banks must be kept out of overhead lockers and instead kept in sight at all times.
This affects any Japanese airlines so includes All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines and other domestic carriers.
China Airlines
China’s aviation regulator has banned passengers from carrying power banks without Chinese safety certification markings on June 29.
This follows China Airlines introducing the same rule back on March 1.
Eva Air, Starlux Airlines, Tigerair
Taiwanese airline Eva Air was one of the earliest airlines to introduce the power bank restrictions back in March.
Hand luggage rules for UK airlines
We’ve rounded up how much hand luggage you can take on UK airlines when booking their most basic fare.
Ryanair
One personal bag measuring no more than 40cm x 20cm x 25cm
EasyJet
One personal bag measuring no larger than 45cm x 36cm x 20cm
Jet2
One personal item that fits underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm weighing up to 10kg
TUI
One personal item that its underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 55cm x 40cm x 20cm weighing up to 10kg
British Airways
One personal bag no larger than 40cm x 30cm x 15cm and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 45cm 25cm weighing up to 23kg
Virgin Atlantic
One personal item that fits underneath the seat in front and one cabin bag no larger than 56cm x 36cm x 23cm weighing up to 10kg
Passengers are not allowed to use them while in the cabin, and instead must use the onboard power outlets.
Other Taiwanese airlines including Starlux Airlines and Tigerair have already banned passengers from using power banks while in the cabin.
Most airlines allow them in the cabin as long as they aren’t used[/caption]