Flight Baggage Rules: Prohibited Items and Power Bank Regulations

Power Bank Limits and Carry-On Requirements

Power banks with a watt-hour rating not exceeding 100Wh are restricted to a maximum of two per person and must stay in carry-on baggage. Similarly, power banks and spare lithium-ion batteries rated between 100Wh and 160Wh, alongside specialized spare lithium metal batteries for medical use rated between 2g and 8g, share a strict cumulative limit of two items per person in the cabin.

Any power bank or spare lithium-ion battery exceeding a rating of 160Wh is completely prohibited from both carry-on and checked baggage. Passengers must also take active short-circuit prevention measures for all permitted spare batteries and power devices. When packing spare lithium batteries with a watt-hour rating under 100Wh, passengers face no numerical limit, provided they travel strictly in carry-on baggage.

Charging smartphones, tablets, or other personal electronic devices via a power bank during the flight is prohibited. Passengers are equally barred from attempting to charge their power banks using the aircraft seat USB ports or onboard power outlets.

Handling Portable Electronic Devices in Checked and Carry-On Bags

Portable electronic devices containing lithium batteries, such as smartphones, personal computers, and game consoles, require careful handling depending on where they are stowed. Passengers bringing these devices onboard must ensure they do not become wedged in the movable mechanisms of passenger seats, which prevents accidental short circuits or physical damage.

For electronic devices packed inside checked baggage, completely different rules apply to mitigate fire and damage risks. Passengers must switch off these devices completely before check-in. Travelers must also protect the equipment from damage and unintentional activation by packing them inside hard suitcases or wrapping them securely in layers of clothing.

Prohibited Dangerous Goods and Security Disposals

Any items deemed liable to endanger or damage the aircraft, passengers, or property onboard are strictly banned from both cabin and cargo holds. Security checkpoints enforce these regulations rigorously, and security staff will immediately dispose of any designated dangerous goods found in passenger possession.

Prohibited categories cover a wide spectrum of hazardous materials:

• Explosives: Fireworks, crackers, and similar pyrotechnics.
• Compressed Gases: Portable concentrated oxygen, camping stoves with fuel, gas cylinders for stoves, and lubricant sprays.
• Flammable Substances: Bulk matches, lighter fuel, adhesives, and oil lanterns.
• Oxidizing Substances: Bleach and related oxidizing compounds.
• Toxic Substances: Insecticides and agricultural pesticides.
• Corrosive Substances: Self-heating lunch boxes equipped with chemical heating devices.
• Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods: Bear repellent sprays and similar pressurized deterrents.

International routes may enforce additional rules depending on the departure jurisdiction. Travelers must confirm the latest security guidelines directly with airport authorities and security personnel before arriving at the terminal, as these regulations remain subject to change without prior notice.