Airlines Tighten Power Bank Rules Under Updated ICAO Safety Standards

Air travelers must now follow stricter regulations governing the transport and use of portable power banks on aircraft. The updated rules prohibit passengers from carrying power banks with a capacity exceeding 27,000 mAh and ban their use during key stages of the flight. New Restrictions Took Effect on March 27 The regulations officially came into force on March 27. Under the new policy, each passenger may carry no more than two power banks onboard. Passengers may not charge power banks or use them to charge other electronic devices during taxiing, takeoff, landing, or while the aircraft remains in active flight operations. Authorities also reminded travelers that power banks must stay switched off throughout the entire flight.