United Arab Emirates air carrier, Emirates Airlines, has banned the use of power banks on all of its flights starting from 1 October 2025, as part of new safety measures aimed at addressing risks linked to lithium battery-powered devices.
The airline said in a statement on Saturday that according to the new rules, passengers may still carry one power bank onboard if it is under 100 Watt Hours, but they will not be allowed to use it to charge personal devices, nor will they be permitted to charge the power bank itself using the aircraft’s power supply.
Additionally, the devices must be stored either in the seat pocket or in a bag under the seat in front, and not in overhead stowage bins or checked luggage.
“Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from 1 October 2025,” the airline stated.
“Emirates customers may carry one power bank that is under 100 Watt Hours. Power banks may not be used to charge any personal devices onboard. Charging a power bank using the aircraft’s power supply is not permitted. All power banks accepted for transport must have capacity rating information available.”
