Power bank airline compliance check

Check whether your power bank is allowed, needs approval, or is banned on a specific airline — IATA / FAA / EASA watt-hour limits, with airline-specific overlays.

Power bank check · IATA / FAA / EASA

Updated for ICAO 27 Mar 2026
Capacity unit
Capacity (mAh)
Nominal voltage (V)

Most Li-ion power banks: 3.7 V. Check the case if unsure.

Airline
Cabin
Quantity
Wh marked on case
>160 WhBANNED
101-160 WhAPPROVAL REQUIRED
<=100 WhALLOWED

Verdict

Allowed

74.0 Wh

20,000 mAh × 3.7 V ÷ 1000 = 74.0 Wh· assumed 3.7 V

  • <=100 Wh - carry-on, no approval needed
  • 101-160 Wh - carry-on, airline approval required, max 2 units
  • >160 Wh - prohibited on passenger aircraft (ICAO)
IATA baseline (no airline-specific rule) policy detaillast updated 2026-03-27
Watt-hour cap<=100 Wh allowed; 101-160 Wh with airline approval; >160 Wh banned
Spare battery cap2 spares per passenger (101-160 Wh)
Checked baggageSpare power banks are not permitted in checked baggage (universal IATA / FAA rule).
Airline notes
  • IATA DGR 67th Edition baseline; ICAO Doc 9284 (27 Mar 2026 amendment) applies.
  • Carry-on only; spares are never permitted in checked baggage.

Estimate only. Final acceptance rests with the airline and the gate agent on the day of travel.