Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from 1 October 2025.

A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic devices such smart phones, tablets, laptops and cameras. Emirates customers are still permitted to carry one power bank onboard with specific conditions listed below, but the power banks may not be used while in the aircraft cabin – neither to charge devices from the power bank, nor to be charged themselves using the aircrafts’ power source.

Emirates’ new regulations include:       

·       Emirates customers may carry one power bank that is under 100 Watt Hours.

·       Power banks may not be used to charge any personal devices onboard.

·       Charging a power bank using the aircraft’s power supply is not permitted.

·       All power banks accepted for transport must have capacity rating information available.

·       Power banks may not be placed in the overhead stowage bin onboard the aircraft and must now be placed in the seat pocket or in a bag under the seat in front of you.

·       Power banks are not permitted in checked luggage (existing rule).