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Why has Emirates banned power bank use on board?
Khaleej Times
|October 01, 2025
From October 1, 2025, Emirates has prohibited the use of power banks during flights. Passengers may still carry one power bank under 100 watt-hours (Wh), but the device cannot be used or charged inflight. The airline says the move is based on safety, following a surge in incidents across the aviation industry linked to lithium batteries.
Here are the key reasons behind the decision:
Emirates says its safety review revealed a steady increase in lithium battery-related incidents worldwide.
"After a comprehensive safety review, Emirates is taking a firm and proactive stance to mitigate risk when it comes to power banks onboard," the airline said. "There has been a significant growth in customers using power banks in recent years, resulting in an increasing number of lithium battery-related incidents onboard flights across the wider aviation industry."
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