ANOTHER major airline is cracking down on travelling with a popular item.
is the latest to introduce strict new rules when it comes to power banks.
Lufthansa has banned the use of power banks on flights from todayCredit: AP:Associated Press
Power banks can be taken but not used onboardCredit: Alamy
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And from today (January 15), passengers will no longer be allowed to use them onboard.
They also won’t be allowed to be charged using the inflight ports – so make sure to do it before your trip.
Only two will be allowed per passenger, with a maximum of 100 watts – any over this will have to get the airline’s approval.
While they haven’t been banned from being taken into the cabin, they must remain in sight either under the seat or in the personal bag.
They must not go in the and must not go in checked luggage.
Along with Lufthansa, the power bank ban will also affect Swiss International Airlines.
The crackdown comes after a fire caused by a power bank back in January 2025 destroyed
While no passengers were killed, the airline became the
Since then, other airlines have introduced similar rules than ban the use of them in the cabin, although most still allow them to be brought in in hand luggage.
Major airlines with the which banned power banks being used back in October 2025.
They said at the time: “Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights.
“Emirates provides in-seat charging on all aircraft, however, still recommends that customers fully charge their devices before flying, especially on longer duration flights.”
Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines
Airlines across China, Taiwan and have also rolled out the ban.
UK airlines such as and Ryanair are yet to introduce any similar rules.
To reduce the risk of power banks catching alight, it is advised to only buy them if they are from regulated retailers.
What do the new power bank rules mean for passengers?
The Sun’s Head of Travel explains:
AS staying connected becomes ever-more important, a ban on the handy gadget that can keep our devices topped up could be seen as a pain.
But the catastrophic consequences of a fire on a plane are an obvious reason to make rules stricter.
After countless incidents – and with so many counterfeit and faulty goods out there – it makes sense they are cracking down.
But airlines do need to understand the need for us to be able to top up our devices in the air. With plans afoot to get rid of physical boarding passes in the coming years, making sure we’re able to use our devices will become even more essential.
Adapting plane interiors to include USB ports will alleviate the need to top up on the go.
And more needs to be done to highlight the new rules – and the dangers these devices can pose.
We’ve rounded up some of the
And here are the
The airline is the latest to crackdown on the use of power banks onboardCredit: Alamy
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