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Airline Power Bank Checker

Check whether your power bank, spare lithium battery, or device battery is allowed on specific airlines. Trippwiz converts mAh to Wh, maps the result to airline policy bands, and shows clear carry-on versus checked baggage guidance.

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Airline power bank checker

Convert mAh to Wh, compare the result with airline battery rules, and get a fast verdict for carry-on and checked baggage.

Airline

Battery type

Wh calculation

20000mAh × 3.7V ÷ 1000 = 74Wh

Most airlines publish lithium battery rules in watt-hours, so Trippwiz converts your mAh entry into Wh before matching the airline policy band.

AirAsia official source

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Southeast Asia

AirAsia

AirAsia allows a maximum of 2 power banks per passenger, cabin-only, with each unit up to 100Wh.

Country: Malaysia

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Southeast Asia

Scoot

Scoot follows cabin-only handling for power banks and loose lithium batteries.

Country: Singapore

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Southeast Asia

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines uses the usual lithium battery Wh bands, with power banks staying in cabin baggage only.

Country: Singapore

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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East Asia

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific keeps power banks and spare lithium batteries in carry-on baggage only.

Country: Hong Kong

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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East Asia

HK Express

HK Express requires power banks in cabin baggage, limits quantity, and prohibits in-flight use/charging.

Country: Hong Kong

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Southeast Asia

Thai Airways

Thai Airways keeps loose lithium batteries in carry-on baggage only and applies approval bands above 100Wh.

Country: Thailand

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Southeast Asia

VietJet Air

VietJet keeps power banks and loose lithium batteries in carry-on baggage only.

Country: Vietnam

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Southeast Asia

Cebu Pacific

Cebu Pacific generally keeps power banks and spare batteries in the cabin only.

Country: Philippines

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Southeast Asia

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines permits a maximum of 2 carry-on power banks, with in-flight use/charging prohibited.

Country: Malaysia

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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East Asia

Japan Airlines

JAL permits up to 2 power banks per passenger (each up to 160Wh), cabin-only, with onboard use/charging prohibited.

Country: Japan

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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East Asia

ANA

ANA published updated power bank handling guidance effective April 24, 2026 with stricter onboard safety handling.

Country: Japan

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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South Asia

IndiGo

IndiGo treats power banks and loose lithium batteries as cabin baggage only items.

Country: India

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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South Asia

Air India

Air India generally keeps power banks and spare lithium batteries in carry-on baggage only.

Country: India

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common airline power bank and battery packing questions.

Usually yes in carry-on baggage, because a 20000mAh power bank at 3.7V is about 74Wh. The exact rule still depends on the airline, so check the airline-specific result before you fly.

Airline Power Bank Checker (2026) | Trippwiz