easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 have shared the rules for taking batteries on planes, including vapes and power banks. As the school holidays come to an end next week, it's important to know the latest advice for anyone jetting off to soak up the last of the summer sun.
Why packing matters
After weeks of planning, you should always do everything you can to ensure your travel day is as smooth as possible. Passengers who pack a vape, power bank or spare battery in the wrong place could face bags being removed, delays or a serious onboard fire risk.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said incorrectly packed lithium batteries have already contributed to delays, cancellations and diversions. Vapes, power banks and loose spare lithium batteries should go in the cabin, not checked luggage.
What the CAA and IATA say
The CAA said passengers cannot fly with more than two power banks. The International Air Transport Association's (IATA) March 2026 passenger guidance said power banks should not be recharged from the aircraft supply or stored in an overhead locker.
A vape should be completely switched off, protected from accidental activation and kept in cabin baggage. Using or charging it onboard a plane is prohibited, and local laws at the destination can be stricter than the airline's baggage rule. The team at Ecigone compared the latest guidance from each airline, as rules can differ between each company.
Airline-specific rules
easyJet accepts power banks up to 160Wh, with a maximum of two per passenger. They must be individually protected, carried in cabin baggage and not used to charge another device. Vapes must be switched off in cabin baggage and cannot be charged. Smart-bag batteries must be removable.
Ryanair power banks must not exceed 100Wh, with a maximum of two included in the overall limit of 20 spare lithium batteries. They must stay on the passenger or in the under-seat bag, not an overhead locker, and cannot be recharged during the flight. Batteries over 100Wh are not accepted.
Jet2 passengers can take up to two power banks, each no larger than 160Wh, and up to 20 spare or loose lithium batteries. Jet2 gives automatic approval for items between 100Wh and 160Wh, but batteries with no clear rating are forbidden. Vapes must be under the seat and cannot be recharged.
TUI's August 2026 passenger list allows no more than two power banks per person and sets a 100Wh limit for standard lithium-ion batteries. E-cigarettes and their spare batteries must stay in hand luggage, and they cannot be used or charged on the aircraft.
Wizz Air rules
Each person can carry up to 20 spare batteries but only one power bank, and power banks over 100Wh are forbidden. Between 100Wh and 160Wh, no more than two protected batteries can be taken with approval. Power banks and vapes must stay where they can be monitored, and neither can be used or charged in flight.
