Emirates, Scoot and Singapore Airlines ban power bank usage across their entire fleet in 2025.
Major airlines have introduced new safety protocols for power banks because of increasing incidents involving lithium-ion battery fires during flights. Emirates will introduce rules that allow passengers to use only one small power bank beginning October 1, 2025, prohibiting any power bank usage during flight time. Singapore Airlines, together with Scoot, will introduce identical power bank regulations effective April 1, 2025.
Why the Ban?
Lithium-ion battery fires in power banks have become a major concern because of recent high-profile incidents.
• A power bank caused a mid-flight fire that damaged an Airbus A321 operated by Air Busan during a South Korean flight.
• Several people experienced smoke inhalation and received minor burn injuries.
• The world’s aviation safety organizations have started demanding that airlines create new safety standards after recent incidents.
Emirates
The airline will introduce its new power bank ban policy starting October 1, 2025.
• Each passenger can bring one power bank aboard.
• The power bank should have a watt-hour capacity below 100 Wh (watt-hours).
• A passenger can store the device in their seat pocket or beneath their seat.
• Emirates strictly forbids passengers from using or recharging their power banks at any time during the flight.
Singapore Airlines and Scoot
The new policy for power bank usage is in effect since April 1, 2025.
• Air passengers must store power banks in their carry-on luggage.
• The device needs to meet watt-hour restrictions that do not exceed 100 Wh.
• The flight period includes a complete ban on using power banks and their charging capabilities.
• Before flights begin, cabin crew members will perform inspections on passengers’ items.
Global Trend in Airline Safety
These regulatory changes match the safety standards being adopted by the entire aviation industry.
• IATA provides guidance that lithium batteries used as spares should be stored in cabin baggage instead of checked luggage.
• The safety review of their rules by airlines operating in Asia, Europe and the Middle East will take place in 2025
Passengers should note the following key points:
Passengers must transport their power banks ONLY in the cabin of the aircraft.
• ✅ Check airline capacity limits before travel.
• Avoid using and charging power banks when flight restrictions are in effect.
• Avoid placing power banks in checked luggage at all times.
FAQs:
- Why do airlines prohibit passengers from using power banks when flying?
The prohibition aims to stop lithium-ion battery overheating incidents because evacuation becomes impossible in limited cabin spaces. - Do the policies of Emirates and Singapore Airlines permit passengers to bring their power banks onto flights?
You can bring your power bank as long as it stays within watt-hour restrictions and you cannot use or recharge it during flight time. - I need to check my power bank’s watt-hour rating, but I do not know where to find it.
Check the label—if it shows mAh and voltage, use the formula:
(mAh ÷ 1000) × Voltage = Wh. - Are all airlines enforcing this ban?
Several airlines continue to assess their safety protocols following recent incidents, yet the ban remains in effect for none. - What happens if I break the rule?
The airline crew will confiscate your power bank until the flight ends while recording your infraction. Remember, all airlines take strict legal actions against unruly passengers. Watch out!
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