Emirates passengers face power bank use ban over fears of fire and explosions - Airline becomes latest to raise concerns over popular portable charger devices

Emirates has introduced a brand-new blanket ban for all flights taking off on and after October 1. You’ll need to think carefully about what goes in your carry-on because all portable power banks are now prohibited from being used on flights. This comes as a plane cabin filled with smoke after a power bank ignited onboard a flight to Amsterdam.

Airlines have been cracking down on power banks since a plane caught fire in South Korea in January. Emirates' rules are among the strictest.

An airline has implemented a ban during flights in response to increasing safety worries. Emirates has announced that from October 1 2025, passengers will no longer be permitted to use power banks while in-flight.

Emirates’ move comes after a comprehensive safety review prompted by a rise in lithium battery-related incidents across the aviation industry

Emirates will prohibit the use of power banks on all flights beginning October 1, 2025, citing safety concerns over lithium battery incidents in the aviation

Emirates will only allow passengers to bring one power bank onto the plane. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The airlines stated that while most sophisticated devices have internal safeguards to prevent overcharging, many basic power banks may not have this safeguard, increasing the risk. "All power banks are subject to the new rules onboard Emirates," it added.

Starting October 1, 2025, Emirates Airlines will enforce a total ban on power bank usage during flights to enhance safety protocols against lithium-ion battery risks. Find out what you need to know regarding carrying and storing power banks onboard.