easyJet has reminded customers that power banks are subject to a maximum of two per passenger, with rules on where they must be packed and how they can be used during a flight.
The airline says power banks must be carried in cabin baggage only and should ideally be kept somewhere they can be easily monitored. Once on board, they cannot be charged or used to charge other devices during the flight. Power banks must also be individually protected, such as by keeping them in their original packaging or a plastic bag.
Safety rules for lithium batteries
The restrictions are part of wider aviation safety measures around lithium batteries, which can pose a fire risk if they are damaged or develop a fault. The UK Civil Aviation Authority says power banks must be carried in carry-on baggage, individually protected when not in use and must not be recharged during a flight.
The CAA also says power banks should not be used to charge other portable electronic devices while on board. Guidance confirms that a maximum of two power banks can be carried per person, although batteries with higher capacities can be subject to additional airline approval requirements.
What easyJet passengers should check
For easyJet passengers, that means checking the number of chargers in a cabin bag before heading to the airport. Anyone carrying three power banks would be over the airline's stated limit, even if each individual device would otherwise meet the relevant requirements.
Passengers should also avoid putting them into checked luggage, as easyJet specifically prohibits power banks from being carried in the hold. The airline recommends keeping them somewhere they can be monitored, which means they should remain accessible during the journey rather than being buried inside a suitcase.
The CAA's advice is similarly clear that spare lithium batteries and power banks belong in the cabin rather than checked baggage. The reason for keeping them close to passengers is that a battery problem can be identified and dealt with more quickly in the cabin.
