Are power bank be allowed on airplane?

Are Power Banks Allowed on Planes?

In short, yes you can fly with most power banks. That’s great news if you’re in need of a quick recharge when you touch down or if you’d like to be able to do work when 40,000 feet in the air. However, like all great things there is a catch. First, power banks, which use lithium-ion batteries, need to be stored in carry-on baggage only. Second, power banks over a certain size cannot be brought onto flights at all.

Here are some tips from airline

Lithium Batteries

How your lithium batteries are stored and their watt-hour (Wh) ratings determines whether or not they may travel by air. Use the following guide to help you find out if your batteries are accepted on Singapore Airlines and SilkAir flights:

*Watt hours (Wh) = Amp hours (Ah) x Voltage (V)

For example:

You own a 10000mAh/20000mAh Power Bank will look like this:

10000mAh/1000 x 3.7V = 37Wh

20000mAh/1000 x 3.7V = 74Wh

As it’s under 100Wh, you can bring it with you on the airplane.

What if we tried 30000mAh Power Bank:

30000mAh/1000 x 3.7V = 111Wh

As it’s over the limit, you would need approval from the airline to bring it on.

Additional Requirements

  • Rechargeable battery packs, e.g. power banks, are treated as spare lithium batteries. The carriage of these items are subject to local regulations.
  • Spare lithium batteries are not allowed in checked-in baggage. They must be carried as cabin luggage only.
  • Never carry damaged or recalled batteries or equipment on aircraft.
  • Spare batteries should be in the original manufacturers packaging. If not, to protect it from damage or short circuit, you should tape across the battery’s metal parts (terminals) or place each battery in its own protective case or plastic bag.
  • Batteries must be installed in the equipment when checked-in.
  • All battery-operated devices in checked baggage must be completely switched off (not in hibernation or sleep mode). They must also be packaged to prevent inadvertent activation and protected from damage.

 Carriage of Luggages Powered by Lithum Batteries

Luggages powered by lithium batteries (commonly known as “Smart Luggages”) may include motors, power banks, GPS, GSM, Bluetooth, RFID or Wi-Fi technology. 

All current requirements on the carriage of lithium batteries will apply to the carriage of “Smart Luggages”.

In addition, the following requirements must be fulfilled for the “Smart Luggage” to be accepted as: 

A. Cabin baggage:

  • Lithium battery must not exceed 160 Wh.
  • The luggage must be within cabin baggage allowance.
  • All transmitting functions (example: GPS tracking, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) must comply with the PED restrictions in the onboard Passenger Safety Information Card.

B. Check-in baggage: 

  • Lithium battery must be removed and carried into the cabin.
  • Lithium battery must not exceed 160 Wh.
  • Each passenger can carry a maximum of 2 spare lithium batteries of 100-160Wh into the cabin.

If the "Smart Luggage" does not meet the above safety requirements, it will be refused at check-in. It will be the passenger's responsibility to arrange for the strorage or disposal of such items prior to boarding. 

Baggage Checks in the United States of America (USA)

The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) stipulates that passengers travelling into and out of US commercial airports, can no longer access their checked baggage once baggage screening is completed. Hence, we recommend you to remove all items that you will need on board, before checking in your baggage.

As also advised by the TSA, passengers are asked to leave their baggage unlocked or use a TSA accepted and recognised lock to facilitate the search process. The TSA will not be liable for any damage caused to locked bags if they are opened for screening. For bags opened during screening, the screeners will close it with a tamper-evident seal and insert a notice in your bag to inform you that the bag has been opened.

As this procedure is governed by US legislation and beyond the control of the airline, we regret that we cannot be held liable for damage or loss of items from your baggage. 

Flights from china:Carriage of lithium batteries

Please note that any battery-powered device must be packaged to prevent inadvertent activation. Spare batteries should be in the original manufacturers packaging. If not, you are to protect it from damage or short circuit. All damaged or recalled batteries or equipment is prohibited on the aircraft.

Not allowed for carriage

  • All portable mobile chargers and lithium batteries are not allowed in checked-in baggage.
  • Portable mobile chargers and lithium batteries with power rating above 160Wh* are not allowed, even in cabin baggage.
  • Portable mobile chargers and lithium batteries without clear power rating specifications indicated on the items are not allowed.

Allowed for carriage (Only in cabin baggage)

  • Portable mobile chargers and lithium batteries with power rating between 100 - 160Wh: a maximum of 2 pieces are allowed.
  • Portable mobile chargers and lithium batteries with power rating below 100Wh: a reasonable number for personal use are allowed.

*The standard power rating is Wh (Watt hour). For portable mobile chargers and lithium batteries with power rating specifications indicated as V(Volts), mAH, AH (milli/Ampere Hour), airport security staff will calculate the power rating accordingly Wh. i.e. V x Ah = Wh.

(The tips from airline website:www.singaporeair.com,you can visit that web or local airline website based on your own city airline rules if you still have any question ,Wish you all can enjoy your flight)


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Kim Koldtoft

If you are not breaking stuff, you are not moving fast enough.

11mo

Excellent post, much appreciated.

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Isaac Aidogie

Dolci Passi International Limited

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This is very helpful and informative

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