Emirates to prohibit power bank use on flights from October 2025

Emirates will prohibit the use of power banks on all flights starting October 1, 2025, saying the move follows a safety review prompted by a rise in incidents involving lithium battery powered devices. Passengers will still be allowed to carry one power bank in the cabin if it is rated at 100 watt hours or less, but the device must remain switched off, may not be used to charge electronics or be charged from the aircraft power supply, and cannot be placed in checked luggage.

Under the new rules, power banks accepted for transport must have visible capacity rating information and must be stored in an accessible location in the cabin, such as a seat pocket or a bag under the seat in front of the passenger. Placing power banks in overhead stowage will be prohibited. Emirates said in a statement that keeping devices accessible but unused allows cabin crew to respond quickly in the rare event of battery failure or fire. "Safety remains the foundation of everything we do," the airline said.

Emirates emphasized that in-seat charging remains available on all aircraft and encouraged passengers to fully charge personal devices before boarding, particularly for long haul flights. The...