Lufthansa has become the first European airline to ban the use of power banks on flights. Power banks have caused issues on several flights and one set fire on an Air China A312 Airbus last year after it overheated. Transport approval is required for power banks above 100 Wh and only two are allowed per person. It continues, 'Power banks must not be stowed in the overhead locker above the seats. UAE carrier Emirates became the first airline to ban power banks completely last year, and a number of airlines have put strict rules in place that prohibit passengers from bringing power banks in checked luggage going into the hold.

Source: Daily Mail January 21, 2026 14:15 UTC