{"id":12850,"date":"2023-02-28T18:25:04","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T17:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerbank20.com\/?page_id=12850"},"modified":"2024-01-29T20:44:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T19:44:18","slug":"plane","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/powerbank20.com\/en\/plane\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you bring portable chargers on a plane?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people wonder if it is possible to bring a portable charger or power bank on a plane, and the short answer is yes, they are allowed in carry-on baggage.<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA)<\/strong>, in its Dangerous Goods Regulations<\/a>, the power bank is “considered” as a spare battery<\/strong> and is governed by the following rules:<\/p>\n

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  1. It must be packed in carry-on baggage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  2. A maximum of 20 units may be carried<\/strong>\u00a0without prior approval of the flight operator, provided that the total rated capacity does not exceed 100 Wh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. A maximum of 2 units may be carried<\/strong>, subject to the approval of the flight operator, if the rated capacity is greater than 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Powerbank Capacity<\/strong><\/td>\nCarry-on baggage<\/strong><\/td>\nChecked baggage<\/strong><\/td>\nOperator approval<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    <= 100 Wh<\/td>\nYes (max 20 ud)<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    >100 Wh to <= 160 Wh<\/td>\nYes (max 2 ud)<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    > 160 Wh<\/td>\nNot allowed on passenger aircraft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    Although these regulations govern the airlines, you can check their documentation on dangerous goods if they include other restrictions for portable chargers:<\/p>\n

    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Airline<\/strong><\/td>\nCarry-on baggage<\/strong><\/td>\nRegulations<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Alaska Airlines<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/span><\/td>\nCheck<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Allegiant Air<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/span><\/td>\nCheck<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    American Airlines<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/span><\/td>\nCheck<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Delta<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/span><\/td>\nCheck<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Southwest Airlines<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/span><\/td>\nCheck<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    United Airlines<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/span><\/td>\nCheck<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    JetBlue<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2705<\/span><\/td>\nCheck<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    How to check if your power bank is allowed on a plane?<\/h2>\n

    Typically, the power bank specification sheet usually indicates its rated capacity in Ah and Wh<\/strong> but if you can not find it you can always calculate it for yourself:<\/p>\n

    A power bank consists of a set of lithium-ion batteries of a certain capacity and a common voltage of 3.7V<\/strong> (note that it can also be at another voltage: 3.6V, 3.8V or 3.85V!)<\/p>\n

    To know the rated capacity in Watt-hour (Wh), you must multiply the power bank\u2019s total capacity indicated in mAh by this voltage and divide it by 1000:<\/p>\n

    Rated Capacity (Wh) = (mAh x V) \/ 1000<\/strong><\/p>\n

    You can also use our own mAh to Wh converter below:<\/p>\n

    mAh to Wh converter<\/p>

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    To understand it better, let’s see some examples to know if we can bring a portable charger of different capacities on a plane:<\/p>\n

    Case study<\/div>
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    1) If the portable charger has a capacity of 20000 mAh<\/strong> at a voltage of 3.7V:<\/p>\n

    Rated capacity<\/strong> = (20000 mAh x 3.7V) \/ 1000 = 74 Wh < 100 Wh<\/strong> \u2705<\/p>\n

    If the rated capacity is less than 100 Wh<\/strong>, we could carry this portable charger and up to 20 units<\/strong>* according to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Also, no prior approval from the flight operator is required.<\/p>\n

    *However, some airlines tend to limit this number<\/span>, such as Iberia Express<\/a>, which reduces this number to only 4 units<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    2) If the portable charger has a capacity of 30000 mAh<\/strong> at a voltage of 3.7V:<\/p>\n

    100 Wh < Rated capacity = 111 Wh < 160 Wh<\/strong> \u2705<\/p>\n

    The rated capacity is between 100 Wh and 160 Wh<\/strong>, therefore, we could carry up to 2 units<\/strong> but, in this case, prior approval by the flight operator would be required.<\/p>\n

    3) If the portable charger has a capacity of 50000 mAh<\/strong> at a voltage of 3.7V:<\/p>\n

    Rated capacity = 185Wh > 160 Wh<\/strong> \u274c<\/p>\n

    In this case, the rated capacity is greater than 160 Wh<\/strong>, we cannot carry a 30000 mAh portable charger on a passenger aircraft.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

    Power banks for air travel<\/h2>\n

    Here are some ideal power bank options that you can take with you on air travel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \n \n \"INIU\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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    \n INIU 10000mAh (37Wh)<\/a><\/b>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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    \n Get it on amazon.com<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div> \n
    \n <\/div> \n\n <\/div> \n
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    \n \n \"Anker\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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    \n Anker 20000mAh (72Wh)<\/a><\/b>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
    \n
    \n Get it on amazon.com<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div> \n
    \n <\/div> \n\n <\/div> \n
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    \n \n \"INIU\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
    \n
    \n INIU 20000mAh (74Wh)<\/a><\/b>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
    \n
    \n Get it on amazon.com<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div> \n
    \n <\/div> \n\n <\/div> \n
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    \n \n \"Anker\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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    \n Anker 24000mAh (86.4Wh)<\/a><\/b>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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    \n Get it on amazon.com<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div> \n
    \n <\/div> \n\n <\/div> \n
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    \n \n \"Ugreen\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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    \n Ugreen 25000mAh (90Wh)<\/a><\/b>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
    \n
    \n Get it on amazon.com<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div> \n
    \n <\/div> \n\n <\/div> \n
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    \n \n \"ADDTOP\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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    \n ADDTOP 26800mAh (99.16Wh)<\/a><\/b>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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    \n Get it on amazon.com<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div> \n
    \n <\/div> \n\n <\/div> \n \n<\/div>\n
    These are the power banks for air travel<\/strong> recommended by our team. Remember that you can also check out our ranking of the Best Power Banks of 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/div><\/div>.<\/p>\n

    Continue reading our tutorials:<\/p>\n