{
  "name": "Airline power-bank rules",
  "description": "Per-airline power-bank / spare lithium battery rules layered on the ICAO baseline (max two power banks per passenger, cabin only, no in-flight recharging, effective 27 March 2026). One row per airline plus a generic ICAO/IATA baseline row. Every row cites the carrier's own published policy and the date a human last read it.",
  "version": "2026.08.05",
  "dataset_last_verified": "2026-08-05",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0",
  "attribution": "BorderTrip Tools — /powerbank/",
  "homepage": "/powerbank/#airline-dataset",
  "corrections": "microtools.contact@gmail.com",
  "disclaimer": "Reference only, not legal or safety advice, not affiliated with any airline, ICAO, IATA or the FAA. The carrier decides at the gate; always check the linked source for anything that matters.",
  "units": {
    "carry_on_wh": "Watt-hour ceiling allowed in carry-on with no airline approval",
    "approval_wh": "Watt-hour ceiling allowed WITH airline approval; equal to carry_on_wh means the airline publishes no approval tier for power banks",
    "banned_wh": "Watt-hour value at/above which the airline does not accept the battery",
    "max_units": "Power-bank units per passenger in the allowed tier",
    "unit_cap_published": "false when max_units is a modelling proxy the airline does not actually publish for power banks (use the ICAO cap of 2 instead)",
    "checked_baggage": "always 'prohibited' — spare lithium batteries may not travel in the hold (IATA/FAA/EASA)"
  },
  "row_count": 24,
  "rows": [
    {
      "key": "generic_iata",
      "iata": "",
      "name": "Other (IATA default)",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": false,
      "no_overhead_bin": false,
      "must_be_visible": false,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "ICAO baseline since 27 Mar 2026: max two power banks per passenger, cabin only, and no recharging a power bank in flight. ≤100 Wh needs no approval; 101–160 Wh needs airline approval; >160 Wh is banned.",
      "source_url": "https://www.icao.int/news/new-power-bank-restrictions-will-safeguard-international-aviation",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "american_airlines",
      "iata": "AA",
      "name": "American Airlines",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 100,
      "banned_wh": 100,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": false,
      "no_overhead_bin": true,
      "must_be_visible": true,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Since 1 May 2026: max two portable chargers, each ≤100 Wh, never in the overhead bin, no recharging in flight, and keep it visible while in use.",
      "source_url": "https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/baggage/restricted-items.html#batteries",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-05"
    },
    {
      "key": "british_airways",
      "iata": "BA",
      "name": "British Airways",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 100,
      "banned_wh": 100,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": false,
      "no_overhead_bin": true,
      "must_be_visible": false,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Since May 2026 (CAA-aligned): up to two power banks ≤100 Wh within a four-spare-battery total, stored in the seat pocket or under the seat, and never charged from seat power.",
      "source_url": "https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials/restricted-items",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "delta_air_lines",
      "iata": "DL",
      "name": "Delta Air Lines",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 20,
      "unit_cap_published": false,
      "no_inflight_use": false,
      "no_overhead_bin": true,
      "must_be_visible": false,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Delta's page allows up to 20 spare batteries ≤100 Wh (max 2 at 100–160 Wh) but bans overhead-bin storage and charging any spare from in-flight power; ICAO's two-power-bank baseline still applies on international routes.",
      "source_url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/prohibited-or-restricted-items/battery-or-fuel-powered",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "united_airlines",
      "iata": "UA",
      "name": "United Airlines",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 20,
      "unit_cap_published": false,
      "no_inflight_use": false,
      "no_overhead_bin": true,
      "must_be_visible": true,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Since 1 Mar 2026: power banks stay out of the overhead bin (on you, seat pocket, or under-seat bag), must stay visible while in use, and can't be charged from seat power. 101–160 Wh needs approval, max 2.",
      "source_url": "https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/baggage/hazardous-materials.html",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "lufthansa",
      "iata": "LH",
      "name": "Lufthansa",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": true,
      "no_overhead_bin": true,
      "must_be_visible": false,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Since 15 Jan 2026 (whole Lufthansa Group): no using or charging power banks on board, max two per passenger, stored in the seat pocket / on you / under the seat — not the overhead bin. 101–160 Wh needs prior approval.",
      "source_url": "https://www.lufthansa.com/xx/en/prepare-for-your-trip/baggage/electronic-devices-and-batteries",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-05"
    },
    {
      "key": "iberia",
      "iata": "IB",
      "name": "Iberia",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 100,
      "banned_wh": 100,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": true,
      "no_overhead_bin": false,
      "must_be_visible": false,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Up to two power banks of max 100 Wh, carried protected in the cabin, and using them at any time during the flight is prohibited.",
      "source_url": "https://www.iberia.com/us/luggage/electronic-devices/",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "air_france",
      "iata": "AF",
      "name": "Air France",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": true,
      "no_overhead_bin": false,
      "must_be_visible": false,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Using or recharging a power bank on board is prohibited; carry max two per person (≤160 Wh, 101–160 Wh with approval), kept under your supervision and readily accessible.",
      "source_url": "https://wwws.airfrance.us/information/bagages/produits-interdits-et-reglementes",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "klm",
      "iata": "KL",
      "name": "KLM Royal Dutch Airlines",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": true,
      "no_overhead_bin": true,
      "must_be_visible": false,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "No using or charging power banks on board; keep them with you (never in the overhead bin). Max two per passenger under the ICAO 27-Mar-2026 baseline; 101–160 Wh with approval.",
      "source_url": "https://www.klm.com/information/baggage/restricted-items-hand-baggage",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "emirates",
      "iata": "EK",
      "name": "Emirates",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 100,
      "banned_wh": 100,
      "max_units": 1,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": true,
      "no_overhead_bin": true,
      "must_be_visible": false,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Since 1 Oct 2025: ONE power bank under 100 Wh per passenger, no using it or charging it on board, stowed in the seat pocket or under the seat — never the overhead bin.",
      "source_url": "https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-makes-changes-to-safety-rules-for-customer-usage-of-power-banks-onboard/",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "qatar_airways",
      "iata": "QR",
      "name": "Qatar Airways",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 100,
      "banned_wh": 100,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": false,
      "no_overhead_bin": false,
      "must_be_visible": false,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Max two power banks per passenger, each ≤100 Wh, cabin only; charging a power bank in flight is prohibited (ICAO baseline). Verify directly for any 101–160 Wh approval request.",
      "source_url": "https://www.qatarairways.com/en/baggage/dangerous-goods.html",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "singapore_airlines",
      "iata": "SQ",
      "name": "Singapore Airlines",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": true,
      "no_overhead_bin": false,
      "must_be_visible": false,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "No in-flight use or charging since 1 Apr 2025; max two power banks since 15 Apr 2026 (CAAS rule for flights departing Singapore). 101–160 Wh needs approval.",
      "source_url": "https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/corporate/newsroom/newsalert-listing/advisory-on-the-carriage-of-power-banks-on-board-sia-flights-/",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-05"
    },
    {
      "key": "scoot",
      "iata": "TR",
      "name": "Scoot",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": true,
      "no_overhead_bin": false,
      "must_be_visible": false,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Same rules as Singapore Airlines group: no in-flight use or charging (since Apr 2025), max two power banks (CAAS, 15 Apr 2026), 101–160 Wh with approval.",
      "source_url": "https://www.flyscoot.com/en/plan/travel-information/safety-and-security/dangerous-goods",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "thai_airways",
      "iata": "TG",
      "name": "Thai Airways",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": true,
      "no_overhead_bin": false,
      "must_be_visible": false,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "No in-flight use or charging (since Mar 2025); max two power banks per passenger enforced from 27 Mar 2026 with the ICAO baseline.",
      "source_url": "https://www.thaiairways.com/en-us/content/baggage/dangerous-goods/",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-05"
    },
    {
      "key": "china_airlines",
      "iata": "CI",
      "name": "China Airlines",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": true,
      "no_overhead_bin": false,
      "must_be_visible": false,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "No in-flight use or charging (since Mar 2025); max two power banks in carry-on enforced from 31 Mar 2026.",
      "source_url": "https://www.china-airlines.com/us/en/fly/prepare-for-the-fly/baggage/restricted-items",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "korean_air",
      "iata": "KE",
      "name": "Korean Air",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": true,
      "no_overhead_bin": true,
      "must_be_visible": true,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Since 26 Jan 2026: no using or charging power banks on board; keep them in the seatback pocket or under the seat (never overhead), within arm's reach. Max two per passenger under the ICAO 2026 baseline.",
      "source_url": "https://www.koreanair.com/us/en/airport/baggage/dangerous-goods",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "asiana",
      "iata": "OZ",
      "name": "Asiana Airlines",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": true,
      "no_overhead_bin": true,
      "must_be_visible": true,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Since 26 Jan 2026 (with Korean Air / Hanjin group): no using or charging power banks on board; seatback pocket or under the seat, never overhead, within arm's reach.",
      "source_url": "https://flyasiana.com/C/US/EN/contents/dangerous-articles",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "jin_air",
      "iata": "LJ",
      "name": "Jin Air",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": true,
      "no_overhead_bin": true,
      "must_be_visible": true,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Since 26 Jan 2026 (Hanjin-group announcement): no using or charging power banks on board; seatback pocket or under the seat, never overhead, within arm's reach.",
      "source_url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260123/korean-air-to-ban-in-flight-use-of-portable-batteries",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "air_busan",
      "iata": "BX",
      "name": "Air Busan",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": true,
      "no_overhead_bin": true,
      "must_be_visible": true,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Since 26 Jan 2026: no using or charging power banks on board (the BX391 cabin fire of Jan 2025 triggered Korea's rules); seatback pocket or under the seat, never overhead.",
      "source_url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260123/korean-air-to-ban-in-flight-use-of-portable-batteries",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "air_seoul",
      "iata": "RS",
      "name": "Air Seoul",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": true,
      "no_overhead_bin": true,
      "must_be_visible": true,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Since 26 Jan 2026 (Hanjin-group announcement): no using or charging power banks on board; seatback pocket or under the seat, never overhead, within arm's reach.",
      "source_url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260123/korean-air-to-ban-in-flight-use-of-portable-batteries",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "southwest_airlines",
      "iata": "WN",
      "name": "Southwest Airlines",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 100,
      "banned_wh": 100,
      "max_units": 1,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": false,
      "no_overhead_bin": true,
      "must_be_visible": true,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Since 20 Apr 2026: ONE portable charger per passenger, ≤100 Wh, kept visible while in use (rule since May 2025), stored in an under-seat personal item — never the overhead bin.",
      "source_url": "https://support.southwest.com/helpcenter/s/article/Traveling-with-lithium-batteries-e-cigarettes-and-lighters",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "ryanair",
      "iata": "FR",
      "name": "Ryanair",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": false,
      "no_overhead_bin": true,
      "must_be_visible": false,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Max two power banks per passenger, carried on you or in the under-seat cabin bag (not overhead lockers); no use during taxi, take-off or landing. Spare batteries ≤100 Wh, individually short-circuit-protected.",
      "source_url": "https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-us/articles/12890774807569-What-items-are-permitted-on-board",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "easyjet",
      "iata": "U2",
      "name": "easyJet",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": false,
      "no_overhead_bin": false,
      "must_be_visible": false,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Maximum two spare batteries / power banks in carry-on, ≤100 Wh without approval and 100–160 Wh with airline authorisation; banned from checked baggage entirely.",
      "source_url": "https://www.easyjet.com/en/dangerous-goods",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    },
    {
      "key": "qantas",
      "iata": "QF",
      "name": "Qantas",
      "carry_on_wh": 100,
      "approval_wh": 160,
      "banned_wh": 160,
      "max_units": 2,
      "unit_cap_published": true,
      "no_inflight_use": true,
      "no_overhead_bin": true,
      "must_be_visible": false,
      "must_declare_at_gate": false,
      "checked_baggage": "prohibited",
      "note": "Since 15 Dec 2025: max two power banks, no using or charging them on board, kept easily accessible in the seat pocket / under the seat / on you — not in overhead lockers. 101–160 Wh with approval.",
      "source_url": "https://www.qantas.com/en-us/baggage/dangerous-goods/spare-batteries-and-powerbanks",
      "last_verified": "2026-08-04"
    }
  ]
}