Emirates Power Bank Ban: What It Means for Business Travelers and Investors in Aviation
Dubai – Emirates has announced that, effective October 1, 2025, the use of any power bank onboard its flights will be prohibited.
A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device designed to supply power to electronic gadgets such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and cameras.
Under the new regulations, Emirates passengers will be allowed to carry one power bank onboard, subject to specific conditions. However, the use of power banks inside the aircraft cabin will be banned, including charging devices from the power bank or recharging the power bank via the aircraft’s power supply.
The key regulations introduced by Emirates are as follows:
– Passengers may carry only one power bank with a capacity of less than 100 Watt Hours.
– Power banks cannot be used to charge personal devices during the flight.
– Charging power banks using the aircraft’s power source is strictly forbidden.
– All power banks must have clearly displayed capacity ratings.
– Power banks are prohibited from being stored in overhead compartments; instead, they must be kept in the seat pocket or under the seat in front.
– Power banks remain banned in checked luggage, consistent with existing rules.
Emirates cited a notable rise in power bank usage among passengers in recent years, which has led to an increasing number of lithium battery-related incidents across the aviation sector.
Most power banks use lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries that function as portable packs for recharging devices on the move. These batteries contain lithium ions in an electrolyte solution, with ions flowing between electrodes when charging or discharging. Overcharging or damage can trigger a phenomenon called “thermal runaway,” a self-accelerating process where heat generation exceeds the battery’s ability to dissipate heat, causing rapid temperature spikes.
Thermal runaway can lead to serious hazards such as fires, explosions, and the release of toxic gases.
While many modern smartphones and devices incorporate internal safety mechanisms to prevent overcharging, many basic power banks lack these safeguards, thereby increasing the risk of battery-related incidents onboard aircraft.
Emirates’ new policy aims to mitigate these risks and enhance passenger safety.
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Emirates’ new restrictions on power banks highlight growing safety concerns around lithium battery usage in air travel, signaling potential regulatory tightening across the GCC aviation sector. For Oman businesses, this shift underscores the importance of innovating safer portable power solutions and advising travelers accordingly. Smart investors and entrepreneurs should explore opportunities in advanced battery technologies and strengthen compliance measures to mitigate risks in this evolving safety landscape.
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