The stricter rules, in force at Korean Air from mid-January, also apply to Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul. Earlier in January airlines from the Lufthansa Group such as Eurowings, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Discover, became the first in Europe to crack down on power bank use. Charging the power bank itself using the aircraft’s power supply is also prohibited. If you have a more powerful power bank, you may want to check the capacity with your airline’s policy before travelling. Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Batik Air, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, Thai Airways and China Airlines (and many other international and domestic airlines within China) have also introduced restrictions on power banks.

Source: The Star February 05, 2026 03:56 UTC