US EditionLufthansa Passengers Face New Rules for Taking Power Banks on Planes
Lufthansa Group limits power banks to two per passenger and bans in-flight charging due to lithium battery fire risks, following international aviation safety guidance.
- On Thursday, the Lufthansa Group will introduce strict new rules on power banks and e-cigarettes across its airlines, effective January 15th.
- Lufthansa said the new rules follow lithium battery fire incidents and align with recommendations from EASA, FAA, IATA and ICAO to enhance safety.
- Under the new rules, passengers may not use or charge power banks on board, may carry a maximum of two power banks in hand luggage, and must follow the 100 watt‑hours battery limit with higher capacities requiring approval.
- Frequent fliers relying on mid-flight charging may lose access to digital tickets, while power banks for essential medical devices remain allowed but cannot be charged from the aircraft power supply.
- A number of airlines had already introduced similar restrictions in 2025, placing Lufthansa’s move within a wider industry trend affecting flights to and from Germany in 2026.
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