Emirates bans inflight use of power banks from October 2025

Effective from 1 October 2025, Emirates will prohibit the use of all power banks onboard its flights, citing enhanced safety measures following a comprehensive risk review. While passengers may still carry one power bank under 100 Watt Hours, these devices may neither be used to charge personal electronics nor be recharged via the aircraft’s power supply. Accepted power banks must display their capacity rating, be stored in a seat pocket or under-seat bag (not overhead bins), and remain out of checked luggage.

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