Are there limits on the capacity (Watt‑hour (Wh)/mAh) of power banks? And does this rule apply to all power banks regardless of capacity or size?

Q: Are there limits on the capacity (Watt‑hour (Wh)/mAh) of power banks? And does this rule apply to all power banks regardless of capacity or size?

Item Carriage limits and requirements Power banks with Watt-hour rating of not more than 100 Wh (approximately 27,000 mAh) ALLOWED. A maximum of two power banks per person on board flights is allowed. Power banks must not be charged on board the aircraft. Passengers are advised not to use power banks to charge their devices during the flight. Power banks must be individually protected to prevent short circuits, when not in use, by: Keeping them in original retail packaging; Placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch; or Insulate exposed terminals by taping over exposed terminals. Power banks with Watt-hour rating of more than 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh ALLOWED, SUBJECT TO AIRLINE’S APPROVAL. A maximum of two power banks per person on board flights is allowed. Power banks must not be charged on board the aircraft. Passengers are advised not to use power banks to charge their devices during the flight. Power banks must be individually protected to prevent short circuits, when not in use, by: Keeping them in original retail packaging; Placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch; or Insulate exposed terminals by taping over exposed terminals. It is recommended for passengers to make advance arrangements with the airline prior to arriving at the airport. Power banks with a Watt-hour rating exceeding 160 Wh NOT ALLOWED.

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Carriage limits and requirements

Power banks with Watt-hour rating of not more than 100 Wh (approximately 27,000 mAh)

ALLOWED.

A maximum of two power banks per person on board flights is allowed.
Power banks must not be charged on board the aircraft.
Passengers are advised not to use power banks to charge their devices during the flight.
Power banks must be individually protected to prevent short circuits, when not in use, by:
- Keeping them in original retail packaging;
- Placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch; or
- Insulate exposed terminals by taping over exposed terminals.

Power banks with Watt-hour rating of more than 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh

ALLOWED, SUBJECT TO AIRLINE’S APPROVAL.

A maximum of two power banks per person on board flights is allowed.
Power banks must not be charged on board the aircraft.
Passengers are advised not to use power banks to charge their devices during the flight.
Power banks must be individually protected to prevent short circuits, when not in use, by:
- Keeping them in original retail packaging;
- Placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch; or
- Insulate exposed terminals by taping over exposed terminals.

It is recommended for passengers to make advance arrangements with the airline prior to arriving at the airport.

Power banks with a Watt-hour rating exceeding 160 Wh

NOT ALLOWED.

Are there limits on the capacity (Watt‑hour (Wh)/mAh) of power banks? And does this rule apply to all power banks regardless of capacity or size?

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